Lead optimization and scaling of plasma CVD manufacturing processes, troubleshoot systems, analyze data, and collaborate with teams for improvements.
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 a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Engineer with deep expertise in Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) to lead the development, optimization, and scaling of advanced plasma-based manufacturing processes. In this critical, hands-on role, you will focus on improving process performance, long-term stability, and product yield within a high-tech, data-driven manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in process engineering principles, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems, analyze large datasets, and drive root cause investigations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including equipment engineering, materials science, product development, and operations—to translate experimental insights and research findings into robust, high-yielding, and scalable production processes.
This role requires both a strategic mindset and strong execution skills, as you will be responsible not only for optimizing existing processes but also for identifying and implementing innovative improvements. You’ll lead process qualifications, design and execute DOE experiments, and work to ensure process reliability and repeatability at scale.
The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the advancement of cutting-edge CVD technologies in a fast-paced and collaborative setting, where your impact will be visible in production outcomes and product quality.
Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of process optimization initiatives across plasma-based CVD manufacturing equipment, with a focus on throughput, stability, and quality.
- Analyze operational and experimental data to identify trends, correlations, and root causes; generate actionable insights to enhance process control and product performance.
- Design, implement, and track experiments (including DOE-based approaches) to validate improvements and support production scaling.
- Interface with cross-functional teams (R&D, equipment, quality, and product) to introduce new materials, tools, or methods into the production environment.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including process specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and engineering change notifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s (5+ years), Master’s (3+ years), or PhD (1+ year) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field, with experience in a process engineering role—preferably involving CVD or similar technologies.
- Hands-on experience with complex semiconductor-style plasma CVD manufacturing equipment.
- Proficiency with statistical analysis tools and data visualization (e.g., JMP, SQL, Tableau). And, experience designing and analyzing experiments (DOE, SPC).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
- Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment.
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
Cvd
Jmp
SQL
Tableau
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