Microwave Plasma Scientist

Diamond Foundry • Bay Area, CA

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About The Position

Diamond Foundry Inc. is solving the thermal limitation at the foundation of today's most exciting tech industries -- AI & cloud compute, electric-car power electronics, and 5G/6G wireless. We have managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy. Diamond Foundry is seeking an individual with strong problem solving skills who will apply physics and engineering principles in the design of new equipment used for diamond growth. A successful candidate likely has prior experience with semiconductor equipment design or experience with plasma systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 or more years of industry experience
• PhD in engineering or applied physics and expertise in high-power, microwave frequency systems
• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment used in the test of microwave components and sources (VNAs, signal generators, diodes, etc.)
• Experience with high vacuum systems and plasma based devices
• Proficiency in a full-wave electromagnetic design tool (HFSS, CST MWS, or COMSOL) and proficiency with other circuit design/layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Design new microwave components and systems used for plasma enhanced CVD reactors and other tools used in the production of CVD diamond
• Model the plasma and microwave behavior of reactor components in order to improve reactor designs and understanding
• Develop diagnostics for reactor and plasma monitoring and control, implementing diagnostics in manufacturing
• Architect and perform experiments to understand hardware impacts to plasma and diamond growth, specifically as it relates to microwave sources and components

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees