Senior Equipment Engineer

Diamond Foundry Inc. designs and manufactures single‑crystal diamond wafers used in advanced technologies.

We are seeking a hands‑on Equipment Engineer to join our team in Fremont, CA. You will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of our advanced manufacturing equipment—from planning and installation to maintenance and optimization—to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the machinery used in our cutting‑edge diamond production processes.

• Ensure Safety Compliance: Uphold and implement equipment safety standards and regulations. Conduct risk assessments and develop safety procedures to mitigate potential hazards.
• Drive Equipment Performance: Oversee all upkeep and preventative maintenance for assigned equipment. Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions to maximize uptime.
• Lead Equipment Projects: Manage the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and integration. Identify, design, and implement modifications to improve the safety, quality, or efficiency of existing systems.
• Manage Projects: Coordinate projects related to equipment upgrades, expansions, or replacements with internal teams and external vendors to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Develop Documentation: Author and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical reports, preventive maintenance plans, and other critical documentation.

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of direct, hands‑on experience with manufacturing equipment maintenance and commissioning; experience with CMP, lapping, or wafer polishing is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling software and experience with equipment monitoring, data collection, and analysis.
• A data‑driven mindset with a strong understanding of key manufacturing metrics (e.g., uptime, MTBF, MTTR, yield).
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.

$100,000 - $140,000 per year. The position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may vary based on experience and responsibilities.

Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time off. Additional employee discounts are available.

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, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.

• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, bending, twisting, climbing, walking on ladders or stairs, and operating foot controls.
• Lift, carry, or push/pull up to 50 pounds.