Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician
Bay Area, California
R&D Headquarters – Operations /
Full-time /
On-site
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 a highly skilled and proactive Lead Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. This senior role is critical to ensuring the optimal performance, reliability, and uptime of our state-of-the-art production equipment. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader with extensive hands-on experience in a demanding manufacturing environment. You will not only be a technical expert but also a mentor to junior technicians. This position requires exceptional mechanical and electrical aptitude, advanced troubleshooting skills, and an unwavering commitment to safety and operational excellence. Navy Nuclear operators, particularly those with Leading Petty Officer (LPO) or Work Center Supervisor (WCS) experience, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Advanced Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Lead the execution of complex preventive/corrective maintenance and employ a systematic, first-principles approach to perform root cause analysis on elusive mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
- System Ownership & Improvement: Take full ownership of the operational readiness of assigned equipment, collaborating with engineering to refine maintenance procedures, recommend system upgrades, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentorship & Team Leadership: Mentor and develop junior technicians, fostering a culture of technical excellence and safety. Provide clear pass-downs, technical guidance, and set the standard for procedural compliance.
- Safety & Compliance: Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all work is conducted in accordance with established protocols. Proactively identify and mitigate potential hazards to maintain a safe working environment.
- Technical Documentation: Meticulously document all maintenance actions, system performance data, and component history, ensuring records are detailed and accurate for engineering review and team turnover.
Qualifications
- Proven Technical Expertise: 5+ years of experience as a maintenance technician in a high-volume manufacturing, industrial, or semiconductor environment. Demonstrated mastery of either complex mechanical systems (pumps, vacuum, fluid systems) OR electrical systems (power distribution, control systems, PLCs).
- Leadership & Problem-Solving: Ability to lead under pressure, logically diagnose complex equipment failures, and take decisive action. Experience directing small teams or mentoring junior personnel is highly desirable.
- Technical Documentation Proficiency: Expertise in reading, interpreting, and working from complex schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals, with the ability to redline documentation for corrections and improvements.
- Exceptional Equivalency: Completion of the Naval Nuclear Power School and prototype training, combined with a successful sea tour, is considered an exceptional equivalent to formal education and industry experience.
- Bonus Skills: A technical degree or certification is a plus. Direct experience with lasers, high-vacuum systems, or high-pressure gas systems is a significant advantage.
$42 - $52 an hour
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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