Diamond Foundry

Surface Finishing R&D Technician

Bay Area, California

Work authorization requiredDetected 25 days ago

Project ManagementPower Electronics5G/LTEResearchCommunication

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.
Diamond Foundry is seeking a skilled Technician to join our Surface Finishing team in Fremont, CA.

Material Processing: Perform precision preparation and cleaning of samples through expert mounting, lapping, grinding, dry etching, and polishing workflows.
Project Management & Communication: Maintain accurate system documentation and proactively update stakeholders on backlog status, project timelines, and operational progress.
Maintain accurate system documentation and proactively update stakeholders on backlog status, project timelines, and operational progress.
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.

Equipment Knowledge: Proven familiarity with industrial mechanical lapping and polishing equipment from industry-standard brands (e.g., LapMaster, Ravasum, Applied Materials, Engis).
Technical Inspection Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of advanced surface measurement and technical inspection techniques.
Physical & Operational Capability: Strong operational competency with abrasive equipment and the physical ability to lift at least 50 lbs in a laboratory setting.
Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Set up, operate, clean, and maintain specialized lapping, grinding, dry etching, and polishing equipment, including the manual preparation of required slurries.
Assist the engineering team with various non-standard tests, specialized inspections, and ad-hoc laboratory procedures as required.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience working directly in a professional lapping, grinding, and/or polishing environment.
Proven familiarity with industrial mechanical lapping and polishing equipment from industry-standard brands (e.g., LapMaster, Ravasum, Applied Materials, Engis).

Demonstrated knowledge of advanced surface measurement and technical inspection techniques.
Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life.
Perks include employee discounts to VRAI.
Our benefits begin as early as your first day of employment.
Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations.
Manufacturing and Engineering Departments

Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to your start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect once you've completed your enrollment.

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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