Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
8-10 years of experience in equipment design, particularly automation equipment
Proficient in 3D/2D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
Familiarity with automation technologies including robotics and PLC programming
Experience in fabrication techniques such as machining and 3D printing
Knowledge of GD&T and micron-level tolerance analysis
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and optimize semiconductor-grade equipment for diamond wafer processing
Collaborate with vendors and teams to integrate complex semiconductor equipment into production
Work with engineers to implement automation solutions that improve efficiency and reliability
Document equipment designs, integration processes, and troubleshooting methods
Benefits
Health insurance and flexible spending accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time off options
Employee discounts to VRAI
Benefits start as early as the first day of employment
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Hands-on work in the design, development, and optimization of semiconductor-grade equipment for handling, processing, and characterizing diamond wafer products
Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to design and integrate complex semiconductor equipment components and automation systems into production lines
Work closely with manufacturing and process engineers to develop and implement automation solutions that enhance system efficiency, throughput, and reliability
Generate clear, detailed documentation of equipment designs, integration processes, and troubleshooting procedures
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, or a related field with 8-10 years of experience in equipment design especially automation equipment.
Expertise in 3D/2D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
Experience with automation such as robotics, fixturing, related manufacturing tools. PLC programming, robotics, Python, and related are helpful
Experience with fabrication (e.g., machining, soldering, electro-mechanical assembly, lathe/mill, 3D printing, welding). Semiconductor experience is a bonus (e.g., wafer handling, deposition, etching)
Experience in GD&T and conducting micron-level tolerance analysis
$135,000 - $170,000 a year
Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you've completed your enrollment.
About Diamond Foundry
Diamond Foundry is a producer of lab-grown diamonds. The company uses a proprietary process to create diamonds that are chemically, physically, and optically identical to mined diamonds. Diamond Foundry's diamonds are used in jewelry and industrial applications. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
