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R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability

Diamond Foundry · Bay Area, California · On-site

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About Diamond Foundry

Diamond Foundry is America.

About the role

Support customer prototyping projects through design and development of mechanical fixtures and experimental apparatus using CAD software, and coordinate fabrication with internal and external machine shops. Coordinate accelerated lifetime reliability testing and environmental stress testing per industry standards to validate long-term performance and durability of SCD-on-silicon attachment methods, package integrity.

What they're looking for

  • Degree & Experience: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 2+ years of experience in mechanical/thermal engineering, test engineering, or product development
  • Software & Simulation: Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) (Preferred: familiarity with FEA and CFD tools such as ANSYS Mechanical/Fluent, Icepak, or COMSOL)
  • Data Analysis & Fabrication: Experience creating engineering drawings to support fabrication, alongside data processing and analysis using MATLAB, Python, Excel, JMP, or similar tools (Preferred: familiarity with IC packaging, metrology, or failure analysis)
  • Professional Attributes: Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a hands-on, detail-oriented mindset, comfortable working cross-functionally in a fast-paced R&D environment
  • -Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures
  • -Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs
More about this role

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.

We are seeking an on-site R&D Test Engineer to join our AI Chips team. This role will work closely with the thermal/mechanical/reliability lead to execute thermal testing, coordinate reliability testing, design and develop custom test hardware and fixtures for customer prototyping of single-crystal diamond applications on AI customer chips, and generate engineering insights that guide customer engagements and product development.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on thermal or mechanical engineer with strong technical problem-solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support fast-paced...

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