Job Description

Our Materials Science & Metrology team plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, precision, and consistency of our single crystal diamond technology. We are seeking a Senior Metrology Engineer to lead metrology initiatives, develop advanced characterization techniques, and drive improvement in quality and process control. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, process engineering, and manufacturing, to establish robust measurement methodologies, improve metrology capabilities, and ensure compliance with stringent quality standards. This role requires expertise in advanced thermal characterization techniques, specifically Frequency-Domain Thermoreflectance (FDTR), and a deep understanding of thermal transport in semiconductors and wide-bandgap materials like single-crystal diamond.

Responsibilities

• Take full technical ownership of advanced thermal characterization systems; lead installation, calibration, and long-term maintenance of the metrology fleet.

• Develop, validate, and optimize measurement protocols for various material systems, ranging from bulk crystals to thin films, with a focus on thermal conductivity and Thermal Boundary Resistance (TBR).

• Apply numerical methods, including Monte Carlo simulations, to model heat transfer and correlate experimental data with physical material properties.

• Build and maintain automated data analysis tools to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and integration with process flows.

• Partner with R&D, Process, and Manufacturing teams to provide failure analysis and actionable insights based on thermal performance data.

• Support metrology operations across our facilities within the Bay Area, with the ability to travel occasionally between locations (SSF/Fremont).

Requirements

• PhD with 1+ years, Master’s with 2+ years, or Bachelor’s with 4+ years of experience in Physics, Materials Science, or Engineering.

• Strong foundation in semiconductor physics and thermal management. Hands-on experience with FDTR/TDTR (including tool qualification and maintenance) is mandatory.

• Experience in thermal modeling and Monte Carlo methods for microscale heat transfer is highly preferred.

• Deep understanding of wide-bandgap semiconductors or carbon-based materials (diamond) is highly preferred.

• Proficiency in statistical analysis (SPC, JMP) and programming for data modeling (Python or MATLAB).

• Excellent communication and strong problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to explain complex thermal phenomena to cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment..