{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"72544de9db697ee59844b9fe","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/72544de9db697ee59844b9fe","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/72544de9db697ee59844b9fe","title":"R&D Process Engineer, Advanced Bonding Process Development","description":"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.\n\nWe are seeking an on‑site R&D Process Engineer to join our AI Chips team. This role will support customer prototyping and internal process development for advanced packaging applications, with a focus on integrating single‑crystal diamond with AI customer devices to demonstrate thermal and performance benefits.\n\nThe ideal candidate is a hands‑on process engineer with strong technical problem‑solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support fast‑paced customer and internal development programs.\n\nThis position will be located in our San Jose office.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nSupport customer prototyping projects to integrate single‑crystal diamond with customer devices and demonstrate thermal and performance benefits.\n\nDevelop advanced packaging and bonding processes adaptable to diverse customer device designs, material stacks, package configurations, and integration requirements.\n\nEvaluate, select, and optimize bonding technologies, including pressure/pressureless sintering, thermocompression, surface/plasma‑activated bonding, and emerging methods.\n\nDrive internal process development and validation, including cleaning, metallization, DOE‑based bonding optimizations, process characterization, failure analysis, and reliability testing.\n\nManage end‑to‑end project execution, covering schedules, technical risks, cross‑functional communication, customer updates, and technical reports.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s or advanced degree in materials science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.\n\nExperience in semiconductor packaging, advanced materials, process engineering, device integration, or related technical development is preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with bonding, thin‑film deposition, surface preparation, metrology, failure analysis, reliability testing, or similar process technologies is desirable.\n\nStrong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn new materials, tools, and processes.\n\nGood communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, hands‑on, detail‑oriented, motivated, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced development environment.\n\nCompensation\n$125,000 - $145,000 a year\n\nThe position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s job duties, experience, and location. We will also consider higher‑level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.\n\nBenefits\nDiamond 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. 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nDiamond Foundry Inc. 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.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nManufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:\n\nUse appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.\n\nWill 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.\n\nSome tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs.\n\nSome tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls.\n\nLift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.\n\nThis employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. 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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.\n\nWe are seeking an on‑site R&D Process Engineer to join our AI Chips team. This role will support customer prototyping and internal process development for advanced packaging applications, with a focus on integrating single‑crystal diamond with AI customer devices to demonstrate thermal and performance benefits.\n\nThe ideal candidate is a hands‑on process engineer with strong technical problem‑solving skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to support fast‑paced customer and internal development programs.\n\nThis position will be located in our San Jose office.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nSupport customer prototyping projects to integrate single‑crystal diamond with customer devices and demonstrate thermal and performance benefits.\n\nDevelop advanced packaging and bonding processes adaptable to diverse customer device designs, material stacks, package configurations, and integration requirements.\n\nEvaluate, select, and optimize bonding technologies, including pressure/pressureless sintering, thermocompression, surface/plasma‑activated bonding, and emerging methods.\n\nDrive internal process development and validation, including cleaning, metallization, DOE‑based bonding optimizations, process characterization, failure analysis, and reliability testing.\n\nManage end‑to‑end project execution, covering schedules, technical risks, cross‑functional communication, customer updates, and technical reports.\n\nRequirements\n\nBachelor’s or advanced degree in materials science, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field.\n\nExperience in semiconductor packaging, advanced materials, process engineering, device integration, or related technical development is preferred.\n\nFamiliarity with bonding, thin‑film deposition, surface preparation, metrology, failure analysis, reliability testing, or similar process technologies is desirable.\n\nStrong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn new materials, tools, and processes.\n\nGood communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, hands‑on, detail‑oriented, motivated, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced development environment.\n\nCompensation\n$125,000 - $145,000 a year\n\nThe position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s job duties, experience, and location. We will also consider higher‑level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.\n\nBenefits\nDiamond 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. 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.\n\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nDiamond Foundry Inc. 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.\n\nPhysical Requirements\nManufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements:\n\nUse appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.\n\nWill 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.\n\nSome tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs.\n\nSome tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls.\n\nLift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.\n\nThis employer participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. 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