Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Diamond Foundry is looking for a highly experienced and innovative mechanical design engineer who can lead a number of high-visibility R&D projects within the company’s Reactor Development Group. This individual will be a primary owner for the design and development of Plasma-Enhanced CVD reactor equipment and other systems used in the growth and manufacture of diamond. They must have experience leading multiple projects and teams with a strong track record of success.

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

Requirements

• A degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a similar engineering discipline is required. Plus, 2 to 7 years of professional experience in mechanical design.
• 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. A solid foundation in thermal or fluid modeling is desirable
• An optimistic, creative, and curious mindset with a strong desire to be hands-on with their hardware designs