Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer - Wafer Metrology

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.

We are seeking an ambitious, skilled and versatile Sr. Principal Metrology Engineer. In this role, you will play a key role in the development and implementation of metrology for single-crystal diamonds for technological applications to be used in research and development as well as production. You'll be an integral part of an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, and materials engineers, and at the interface between R&D and production operations in our Fremont /South San Francisco facilities. The position will involve hands-on work with commercial and custom characterization equipment, development of automation, standardization, and throughput optimization strategies, as well as conducting experiments.

Responsibilities:

• Design, development and optimization of existing and new analysis techniques and metrology solutions to support research, process/IP development and failure analysis on our cutting-edge scd wafer technology.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including process and automation, supporting continuous improvement efforts, attack challenges ranging from demonstration of capability to production deployment and support statistical process control (SPC).
• Define requirements for new processes and products and work with vendors to define metrology roadmap, evaluate new metrology equipment and technologies / upgrade existing tools/software.
• Perform detailed analytical studies on metrology data, prepare/present technical reports and recommend course of action.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Physics, Material Science, or Engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience in material analysis, metrology and/or failure analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in semiconductor industry/ wafer characterization. 
• Experience in the area of metrology using atomic force microscopy (AFM), white light interferometry (WLI), chromatic dispersion, profilometry, film thickness measurements, wafer defect detection, microscope inspection, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), etc. 
• Expert in data collection and analysis/interpretation, as well as presentation of experimental findings, DOE, SPC.
• Proficient in measurement & analysis automation/scripting (e.g. LabVIEW, Python) is a plus.

$140,000 - $195,000 a year

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 expertise. We will also consider higher level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly.

Diamond 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. All benefits offered are available starting your first day.  

Diamond Foundry 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.

Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. 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.

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, 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. 

-Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs

-Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls

-Lift/carry and push/pull up to 50 pound

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