R&D Test Engineer, Thermal​/Mechanical​/Reliability

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 customer and internal development programs. This position will be located out of our San Jose office.

• 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.
• Design, build, operate, and troubleshoot thermal characterization test platforms to evaluate SCD thermal solutions on thermal test vehicles (TTVs) and customer hardware.
• Develop assembly processes for prototype hardware, including thermal interfaces, mounted cooling solutions, and instrumentation integration as needed.
• Manage project schedules, technical risks, cross‑functional communication, customer updates and technical reports.

• 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.
• Thermal & Reliability Testing: Experience with laboratory instrumentation and data acquisition systems. Preferred: thermal testing/characterization for packaged devices, liquid cooling solutions like fans/cold plates, and reliability/environmental stress testing.
• Software & Simulation: Proficiency with CAD software (Solid Works 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.

$125,000 - $155,000 a year. The position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s job duties, experience, and location. We will also consider higher‑level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

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.

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