Mechanical Design Engineer

Diamond Foundry•Bay Area, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Diamond Foundry Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Mechanical Design Engineer to lead R&D projects within the Reactor Development Group. This role will be a primary owner for the design and development of Plasma-Enhanced CVD reactor equipment and other systems used in the growth and manufacture of diamond. The ideal candidate will have experience leading multiple projects and teams with a strong track record of success.

Requirements

A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline is required.
Entry-level to 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design.
Understanding and experience with various manufacturing methods with common industrial machine tools.
High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with vacuum system design as found in semiconductor, aerospace, or other manufacturing industries is desired.
An understanding of electromechanical components and experience with PLC systems and industrial controls is desirable.
A solid foundation in thermal or fluid modeling is desirable.
An optimistic, creative, and curious mindset with a strong desire to be hands-on with their hardware designs.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with reactor team members and other teams in the company on new reactor systems, assemblies and parts.
Oversee the manufacturing of machined components and guide designs from R&D to production.
Perform trades on performance vs. cost to ground design decisions.
Design and develop new reactor systems and components, applying expertise in machine design and mechanics, kinematics, thermals, and fluids to the design.
Manage the prototyping, documentation, and manufacturing process of reactor designs, including preparing drawings and working with machine shops and vendors to fabricate new hardware.
Troubleshoot issues on existing reactor designs, working with other engineers to implement design changes that improve productivity and yield of our reactors.