Sr Mechanical Engineer, Automation

Diamond Foundry • Bay Area, CA

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About The Position

Diamond Foundry is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to work hands-on designing, developing, and optimizing semiconductor-grade equipment for handling, processing, and characterizing diamond wafer products. The role collaborates with vendors and cross-functional teams to design and integrate complex equipment components and automation systems into production lines, and works with manufacturing and process engineers to develop automation solutions that improve efficiency, throughput, and reliability. The engineer also documents equipment designs, integration processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 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, including robotics, fixturing, or related manufacturing tools.
• Experience with fabrication, such as machining, soldering, electromechanical assembly, lathe/mill work, 3D printing, or welding.
• Experience in GD&T and micron-level tolerance analysis.

Nice To Haves

• PLC programming, robotics, Python, or related experience.
• Semiconductor experience, such as wafer handling, deposition, or etching.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize 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 enhance system efficiency, throughput, and reliability.
• Create detailed documentation of equipment designs, integration processes, and troubleshooting procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life and disability insurance programs
• Paid and unpaid time away from work
• Employee discounts to VRAI
• Benefits begin as early as the first day of employment; medical and vision coverage are retroactive to the start date, and dental and voluntary benefits take effect after enrollment is completed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior