Manufacturing Engineer

Diamond Foundry Inc. is the global leader in single-crystal diamond technology. We produce single-crystal diamond (SCD) wafers by crystallizing greenhouse gas into diamond using proprietary plasma reactors powered by zero-emission energy. Founded in 2012 in San Francisco, California by Stanford/M.I.T./Princeton engineers, Diamond Foundry Inc. received $315MM in funding and has had a multi-year track record of profitable fast growth.

We are looking for an ambitious hands-on engineer to work with various Engineering teams and Production Technicians to improve our existing backend processes in the areas of improving stone quality, increasing throughput/reducing cost, and minimizing human intervention.

• Our diamonds are grown in semiconductor style CVD reactors and then processed in our backend.  Your primary responsibility would be to monitor and improve the backend processes which consist of AI driven optical characterizers, lasers machines, pick and place robots, H2 furnaces, CMMs, and various annealing ovens.
• Analyzing operational data and production metrics from the manufacturing databases and monitoring for trends or excursions.  In particular identifying parameters and trends that correlate with product quality.
• Working with the software developers to create reports and online visualizations for engineers and management.
• Generate creative ideas for improvements and work with the Production/Engineering Teams to test them out.
• Develop and enforce best practices for product volume, quality, environmental quality, and employee safety.
• Help troubleshoot and fix backend production line issues from minor issues to major issues.

• BS or higher in an applicable STEM field.
• 3 years hands-on experience as a manufacturing or process engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Just as comfortable being hands-on on the manufacturing floor as sitting at a computer.
• Proficient with JMP and writing SQL queries.
• Equally proficient in working with cross functional teams and being a sole contributor.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing related quality processes such as Process Control Charts, Cpk, and Gage R&R.
• Experience with root cause analysis and typical tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagrams, and Cause/Effect..
• Experience with a formal problem solving methodology such as 8D or A3.
• Quality related experience is a plus.
• Technical documentation writing experience is a plus.

Wenatchee, located in eastern Washington alongside the Cascadian Mountains, is a beautiful recreational town with much to offer. This quaint town experiences four seasons and is accompanied by ski resorts for winter activities, copious amounts of bodies of water for summer fun, and easy access to breathtaking hikes. Wenatchee is a short driving distance from Leavenworth, known as "Little Bavaria," and the wine country of Chelan. We know that you'll love the year-long beauty of Wenatchee

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. We also provide unlimited PTO and six paid holidays. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI and catered lunches for onsite staff. 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.