The Lead System Engineer will manage the development and deployment of laser systems, lead multi-functional teams, and mentor engineers while ensuring timely project completion.
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 looking for a Lead System Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and development of kilowatt power laser machines at Diamond Foundry, which will be used across our various facilities. As a lead engineer, you will be working cross-functionally to coordinate teams of mechanical, electrical, automation, optical, software, and system engineers to improve and deploy these technologies company-wide. A lead engineer will be expected to mentor other engineers and oversee several projects to completion.
This position will work out of our Fremont location.
Responsibilities
- Lead multi-functional teams in the development of high-throughput, micron-precision laser systems for the ablative modification of diamond for semiconductor applications.
- Work with the leadership team to understand business goals and develop corresponding system designs to meet these critical requirements.
- Lead key projects focused on equipment and automation improvements to support scalable manufacturing.
- Manage prioritization, resource allocation, and procurement to ensure delivery within scope and on time.
- Mentor team members on best practices for developing and releasing systems and improvements into production environments.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Applied Physics (materials, laser, or optics focus), or Engineering with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with leading technical teams working on complex system design and development.
- Expertise with applying optical fundamentals, laser materials processing, and resolving technical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Fast learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments, tools, and workflows.
- Experience with project management and equipment deployment.
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.
Diamond Foundry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.
Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. We prioritize the well-being of our employees and strive to create a work environment that promotes both legal compliance and the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and engineering processes.
Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:
-Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
-This position will often: Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.
-Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs
-Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls
-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pound
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Top Skills
Laser Systems
Optical Fundamentals
Project Management
Diamond Foundry San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
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