Senior Applications Engineer

Role Overview

Senior Applications Engineer – San Jose, CA. Responsible for translating advanced materials research into practical hardware solutions, collaborating closely with engineering leadership and customers to deliver reliable, high‑performance products.

Responsibilities

• Technical Execution: Lead day‑to‑day engineering tasks, experiments, and project deliverables aligned with the Director’s strategy.
• Hands‑On Assembly & Testing: Perform physical assembly, bonding processes, and performance testing of diamond‑based materials.
• Data & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and document technical data, providing actionable insights for customers and executive updates.
• Problem Solving: Serve as the primary troubleshooter, resolving technical challenges that arise during development.
• Cross‑Functional Support: Coordinate between internal engineering teams and external customer requests to maintain project alignment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on hardware engineering, product assembly, or materials testing.
• Core Skills: Proven ability to work in a lab or testing environment with physical hardware and materials.
• Adaptability: Flexible mindset; able to translate high‑level direction into actionable daily tasks.
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with leadership and teammates.

Physical Requirements

• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies.
• Sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.
• Use ladders or stairs as needed.
• Use foot controls and drive as required.
• Lift, carry, or push/pull up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental coverage (medical and vision retroactive to start date); additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and various paid and unpaid time‑off programs. Employee discounts to VRAI are also available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Legal Compliance

Diamond Foundry Inc. fully complies with all applicable state and federal laws and ensures that manufacturing and engineering operations meet the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance.

E‑Verify Information

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