Lead a team of mechanical engineers to manage automation projects in a high-tech manufacturing environment, overseeing project scope, vendor processes, and integration of hardware.
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 searching for a Senior Engineer with Management Experience to take responsibility for leading and mentoring a team of mechanical engineers to specify, build, and deliver ambitious automation projects in a high-tech manufacturing environment. You would be working across multiple engineering disciplines with an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, equipment, materials engineers, and scientists. You will be responsible for the whole project, pulling in the talents of others when needed. This position will primarily operate out of our Fremont location, but with have occasional visits to our SSF office.
Responsibilities
- Manage a group of Mechanical Engineers by defining and managing project scopes, tracking progress, and ensuring goal attainment. Able to mentor and lead engineers, fostering problem-solving and productivity.
- Lead the full lifecycle of tooling, from initial design and engineering through building, testing, and optimization.
- Manage the entire vendor process, including specification, selection, quotation, and project transfer to production, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Select and integrate off-the-shelf hardware for process control, product quality, and automated manufacturing tasks.
- Work with the international teams to enhance existing equipment designs and develop comprehensive assembly procedures and documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 10 years of overall engineering experience, including 2+ years managing direct reports.
- 10+ years of full-time SolidWorks expertise, Proficiency in FEA (Ansys), PLC Ladder Logic, and deep knowledge of UHV vacuum manufacturing equipment and components.
- Extensive experience with robots, robotic integration, laser systems, high-precision linear stages, and high-volume manufacturing requirements.
- Proven skills in machine (mill/lathe) soldering, electrical assembly, and independent problem-solving within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven skills in managing projects and overseeing suppliers/subcontractors from end-to-end.
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.
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Top Skills
Ansys
Plc Ladder Logic
Solidworks
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