Device Engineering Intern

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 hands-on summer intern to support semiconductor materials preparation and advanced characterization in a highly collaborative lab environment. This role focuses on sample fabrication alongside in-depth analysis to understand material structure and properties, and is rooted in cleanroom experimentation, thoughtful iteration, and a deep understanding of semiconductor materials & device physics. The ideal candidate is curious, self-driven, and motivated by ownership and impact - someone who enjoys working closely with teammates, taking responsibility for device performance, and tackling technical challenges for high-power diamond-based electronics.  

This position would operate out of our Stanford office and our South San Francisco office.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize semiconductor materials & associated device structures
• Collaborate with engineers in the cleanroom to fabricate devices and associated test structures
• Lead in-depth characterization of devices using techniques such as TEM, SEM/FIB, and XPS, and correlate results to electrical performance
• Develop and execute sample preparation workflows (e.g., cross-sectioning, FIB lift-out) to enable high-quality characterization
• Analyze, document, and communicate experimental results to guide process and device improvements

Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, inclusive, and accountability-driven team environment, with strong communication skills and a proactive, self-directed approach to work

• MSc or PhD (in progress or completed) in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with experience in semiconductor materials or devices

• Hands-on experience with semiconductor microfabrication and subsequent materials and/or electrical characterization

• Understanding of semiconductor device physics, including transport mechanisms, interfaces, and reliability

• Experience with device or materials characterization and experimental data analysis; familiarity with modeling or simulation tools is a plus

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. 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.
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. -Som