Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer
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.
Our Materials Science & Metrology team plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, precision, and consistency of our single crystal diamond technology. We are seeking a Snr. Principal Metrology Engineer to lead metrology initiatives, develop advanced characterization techniques, and drive improvement in quality and process control. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing, to establish robust measurement methodologies, improve metrology capabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent quality standards. This role requires expertise in advanced characterization techniques, failure and data analysis within a semiconductor-like environment.
- Develop, validate, and optimize metrology techniques for single-crystal diamond materials and devices, including surface, structural, thermal and electrical characterization.
- Establish metrology protocols for critical backend processes (e.g. polishing, thinning, cleaning, and bonding), implement statistical process control (SPC), and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborate with R&D and process engineering to correlate metrology data with process variations, conduct failure analysis, and optimize process flows.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration of metrology solutions into production workflows, troubleshoot measurement-related challenges and interface with equipment vendors.
- Develop automated data analysis pipelines to enhance efficiency and accuracy in measurement reporting.
- PhD or MS in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field with 5+ years (PhD) / 8+ years (MS) of experiences in semiconductor, advanced materials, metrology, or failure analysis.
- Experience in advanced characterization techniques such as AFM, WLI, AOI, SEM and/or thermal and electrical characterization (TDTR, FDTR, LFA, EBD, etc.) including tool qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
- Proficient in statistical data analysis, SPC, and software tools such as JMP, Python or MATLAB.
- Familiarity with semiconductor backend processes (e.g. CMP, dicing, bonding) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and strong problem solving skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional 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. All benefits offered are available starting your first day.
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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If you're a seasoned professional ready to make an impact, Diamond Foundry Inc. is seeking you for the role of Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer in the Bay Area, California. At Diamond Foundry, we're revolutionizing tech industries by eliminating thermal limitations with our groundbreaking diamond technology. As we expand following our impressive $515 million funding round, your expertise in metrology will be invaluable. You'll lead initiatives that drive the precision and quality of our single-crystal diamond products. Your primary responsibilities will include developing advanced characterization techniques while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish robust measurement methodologies and improve our capabilities. Working within a semiconductor-like environment, you will optimize processes, conduct failure analysis, and implement statistical process control to ensure compliance with rigorous quality standards. We are looking for someone with a PhD or MS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience (PhD) or 8+ years (MS) in metrology or failure analysis. If you're passionate about innovative measurement solutions and want to contribute to one of the greenest manufacturing processes, we want to hear from you!
Just Diamond. No Mining.Our mission is to create the future of diamond. We value innovation, craftsmanship, simplicity, sustainability, and enabling technologies that make a difference.
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