Diamond Foundry
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Bay Area, California · Senior
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$15,400 more — $140,400 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $140,400 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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 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.
- Perks include employee discounts to VRAI.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with reactor team members and other teams in the company on new reactor systems, assemblies and parts.
- Oversee the manufacturing of machined components and guide designs from R&D to production. Perform trades on performance vs. cost to ground design decisions.
- Design and develop new reactor systems and components, applying expertise in machine design and mechanics, kinematics, thermals, and fluids to the design.
- Manage the prototyping, documentation, and manufacturing process of reactor designs, including preparing drawings and working with machine shops and vendors to fabricate new hardware
- Troubleshoot issues on existing reactor designs, working with other engineers to implement design changes that improve productivity and yield of our reactors
- An optimistic, creative, and curious mindset with a strong desire to be hands-on with their hardware designs
- 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.
Requirements
- Prior experience with vacuum system design as found in semiconductor, aerospace, or other manufacturing industries is desired.
- Understanding and experience with various manufacturing methods with common industrial machine tools.
- High proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks)
- An understanding of electromechanical components and experience with PLC systems and industrial controls is desirable.
- Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Nice to have
- A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline is required.
Compensation
- $125k-$165k
Benefits
- 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.
Company info
- We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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,
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