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Principal Equipment Engineer

Diamond Foundry

Principal Equipment Engineer

Posted 11 Days Ago

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6 Locations

In-Office

150K-180K Annually

Expert/Leader

Fashion

The Role

Take technical ownership of back-end production equipment lifecycle: specify, qualify, sustain, and improve tool availability. Lead advanced troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, vendor evaluation and FAT/SAT, enforce safety and quality standards, mentor technicians, and drive reliability and cost-of-ownership improvements.

Summary Generated by Built In

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 hands-on Principal Equipment Engineer to take absolute technical ownership of back-end production equipment across its entire lifecycle (specification, qualification, sustaining, and reliability). Reporting to the Manager of Equipment Engineering and Maintenance, you will operate with complete autonomy to diagnose failures, design out engineering risks, and ensure maximum tool availability on our manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

End-to-End Tool Ownership: Manage an assigned section of back-end process tools (laser, cleaning, thermal, metrology, and material handling) to optimize tool availability, capability, and total cost of ownership.

Advanced Troubleshooting: Serve as the final escalation point for complex electro-mechanical failures, using structured root-cause methods (8D, 5-Why) to improve MTBF and MTTR metrics under SEMI E10 standards.

CapEx & Site Transfers: Author equipment specifications, evaluate vendors, execute FAT/SAT, and manage the technical documentation required to package and transfer equipment setups to international sites.

Engineering & Safety Standards: Establish robust standards for PM plans, CMMS assets, ECNs, and ISO 9001 compliance. Enforce rigorous engineering controls for Class IV lasers, chemical hazards, and high-temperature systems.

Mentorship & Support: Act as a technical resource for maintenance technicians and mentor junior equipment engineers through design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and technical documentation audits.

Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering with 10+ years of hands-on equipment ownership in a high-volume semiconductor, advanced materials, or high-precision manufacturing environment.

Technical Depth: Mastery of electro-mechanical systems (motion control, PLC/HMI, pneumatics, vacuum, fluid delivery). Strong preference for experience with Class IV lasers, CMP/polishing, or robotic work cells.

Data-Driven Analysis: Track record of moving OEE, MTBF, and MTTR metrics with evidence rather than opinion. Experience with data analysis tools beyond spreadsheets (Python, JMP, SQL) is a plus.

Safety & Compliance: Practical experience applying machine safety codes (LOTO, NFPA 79, CE/UL, SEMI S2). Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks), PLM (Teamcenter), and CMMS frameworks.

Autonomy & Leadership: Proven history of operating independently as a principal contributor, managing competing priorities without close supervision, and aligning cross-functional teams without direct positional authority.

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.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering
10+ years hands-on equipment ownership in high-volume semiconductor, advanced materials, or high-precision manufacturing
Mastery of electro-mechanical systems: motion control, PLC/HMI, pneumatics, vacuum, fluid delivery
Experience improving OEE, MTBF, and MTTR metrics with data-driven evidence
Practical experience applying machine safety codes and controls: LOTO, NFPA 79, CE/UL, SEMI S2
Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks), PLM (Teamcenter), and CMMS frameworks
Experience authoring equipment specifications, evaluating vendors, and executing FAT/SAT and site transfers
Proven ability to operate autonomously as a principal contributor and align cross-functional teams
Track record with Class IV lasers
Experience with CMP/polishing processes
Experience with robotic work cells
Familiarity with data analysis tools beyond spreadsheets (Python, JMP, SQL)
Ability to use appropriate PPE and meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing, climbing, bending, kneeling frequently
Able to complete Form I-9 / participate in E-Verify (employer participates in E-Verify)

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The Company

HQ: San Francisco, CA

158 Employees

Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

At Diamond Foundry, our mission is to create the future of diamond. We developed proprietary reactor technology capable of forming plasma as hot as the sun at unprecedented density to produce diamond at mining scale. In our zero-emission foundry, we sustainably create diamond for the jewelry and semiconductor industries. Our VRAI brand brings iconic innovation in diamond jewelry direct to consumers. For more information on how we’re creating the future, visit www.diamondfoundry.com. Fast Company World's Most Innovative Company TIME Best Inventions Business Insider’s 21 Most Innovative Tech Startups CNBC’s Top 50 Disruptors Inc’s 25 Most Disruptive Companies