Sr Mechanical Engineer, Automation

Diamond Foundry•Bay Area, California, CA

21d•$135,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Diamond Foundry is hiring a Sr Mechanical Engineer, Automation to work hands-on designing, developing, and optimizing semiconductor-grade equipment used to handle, process, and characterize diamond wafer products. The role involves collaborating with vendors and cross-functional teams to design and integrate complex equipment components and automation systems into production lines, and working with manufacturing and process engineers to improve system efficiency, throughput, and reliability through automation solutions. The engineer will also document equipment designs, integration processes, and troubleshooting procedures. The position is at a company producing single-crystal diamond wafers for applications including AI and cloud computing, electric-car power electronics, and wireless technologies. The posting gives an annual salary range of $135,000–$170,000. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Employee discounts to VRAI are also listed. Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to the start date; dental and voluntary benefits take effect after enrollment is completed.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field, with 8–10 years of experience in equipment design, especially automation equipment.
Expertise in 3D/2D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
Experience with automation, such as robotics, fixturing, and related manufacturing tools.
Experience with fabrication, such as machining, soldering, electromechanical assembly, lathe/mill work, 3D printing, or welding.
Experience in GD&T and conducting micron-level tolerance analysis.

Nice To Haves

PLC programming, robotics, Python, and related skills are helpful.
Semiconductor experience, such as wafer handling, deposition, or etching, is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on 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 with manufacturing and process engineers to develop and implement automation solutions that improve system efficiency, throughput, and reliability.
Create clear, detailed documentation of equipment designs, integration processes, and troubleshooting procedures.