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R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability

DiamondFoundry

On-site
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Mid Level
2+ yrs
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Job description

DiamondFoundry is hiring a R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability — a full-time, based in San Jose, CA role. Apply directly on DiamondFoundry's careers page below.

R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability

Team: Advanced Systems

Location: Bay Area, California

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Salary:

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 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 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. 

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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 (SolidWorks 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.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability at DiamondFoundry?

The required skills for R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability at DiamondFoundry include: Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Matlab, Python, Excel.

What is the seniority level for R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability at DiamondFoundry?

R&D Test Engineer, Thermal/Mechanical/Reliability at DiamondFoundry is a Mid Level level position.

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