Diamond Foundry

Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer

Bay Area, California · Principal

Work authorization required$140k-$195kDetected 487 days ago

PythonData AnalysisSEMElectrical EngineeringPower Electronics5G/LTECommunicationProblem Solving

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.
Our Materials Science & Metrology team plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, precision, and consistency of our single crystal diamond technology.

Develop, validate, and optimize metrology techniques for single-crystal diamond materials and devices, with emphasis on surface, structural, and wafer-level characterization, including recipe development and optimization for precision wafer measurements across process flows, and support thermal characterization activities.
Establish metrology protocols for critical backend processes (e.g., singulation, 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 experience in semiconductor, advanced materials, metrology, or failure analysis.
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.
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Experience in advanced characterization techniques such as AFM, WLI, AOI, SEM, and wafer characterization, including tool qualification, calibration, and maintenance.
Experience in thermal and electrical characterization (TDTR, FDTR, LFA, EBD, etc.) is a plus.

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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