Diamond Foundry
Bodega Bay, California
Job Description Job Description 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 looking for a software & systems engineer to develop and troubleshoot applications for our manufacturing line. We have a spectrum of custom-built and off-the-shelf equipment that we want to interact with in a unique way to optimize data collection, operator input, and overall system efficiency. You'll be working with an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, both assisting senior engineers and taking responsibility for your own engineering projects. Your goal will be to achieve maximum productivity for our production line through improving data collection methods, programming devices, automating workflows, and communicating with different types of devices using various communication protocols. Responsibilities Work with the automation control team to design, upgrade, automate, and troubleshoot in-house and third-party systems including: inspection tools, CNC lasers, parts handlers, and CVD reactors. Optimize control logic to enhance equipment performance and minimize operator interaction time Collaborate with end users to translate feature requests into actionable software design. Build algorithms and models to foster data-driven decision making Train technicians on correct procedures and work with them to implement requested changes. Organize and maintain documentation so others are able to understand and use it Write technical documentation for the design and use of equipment Source system components from software vendors where appropriate Requirements Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline (Master's degree preferred) with 2+ years of experience in software engineering or computer science Proficiency in Python is required, knowledge of programming languages and fieldbus protocols such as the following: C++/C, PLC programming, TCP/IP, MQTT, IIoT, Modbus, RS232, SCADA, Motion Control. Understanding of version control systems (Git) and knowledge of SQL basics. Experience with electrical, software, and/or mechanical systems. Familiarity with manufacturing processes or quality control systems Strong communication and data presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate data through text, graphics, and images to audiences of all experience levels. Experience with data visualization tools or with HMI (Human Machine Interface) development. Familiarity with computer vision systems and image processing, and experience with industrial automation environments, understanding of industrial networking protocols The position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's job duties, experience, and expertise. We will also consider higher level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly. 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. -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 This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Job Description Job Description 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 looking for a software & systems engineer to develop and troubleshoot applications for our manufacturing line. We have a spectrum of custom-built and off-the-shelf equipment that we want to interact with in a unique way to optimize data collection, operator input, and overall system efficiency. You'll be working with an experienced team of mechanical, electrical, and process engineers, both assisting senior engineers and taking responsibility for your own engineering projects. Your goal will be to achieve maximum productivity for our production line through improving data collection methods, programming devices, automating workflows, and communicating with different types of devices using various communication protocols. Responsibilities Work with the automation control team to design, upgrade, automate, and troubleshoot in-house and third-party systems including: inspection tools, CNC lasers, parts handlers, and CVD reactors. Optimize control logic to enhance equipment performance and minimize operator interaction time Collaborate with end users to translate feature requests into actionable software design. Build algorithms and models to foster data-driven decision making Train technicians on correct procedures and work with them to implement requested changes. Organize and maintain documentation so others are able to understand and use it Write technical documentation for the design and use of equipment Source system components from software vendors where appropriate Requirements Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or similar engineering discipline (Master's degree preferred) with 2+ years of experience in software engineering or computer science Proficiency in Python is required, knowledge of programming languages and fieldbus protocols such as the following: C++/C, PLC programming, TCP/IP, MQTT, IIoT, Modbus, RS232, SCADA, Motion Control. Understanding of version control systems (Git) and knowledge of SQL basics. Experience with electrical, software, and/or mechanical systems. Familiarity with manufacturing processes or quality control systems Strong communication and data presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate data through text, graphics, and images to audiences of all experience levels. Experience with data visualization tools or with HMI (Human Machine Interface) development. Familiarity with computer vision systems and image processing, and experience with industrial automation environments, understanding of industrial networking protocols The position is eligible for company shares. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's job duties, experience, and expertise. We will also consider higher level candidates and salary will be adjusted accordingly. 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. -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 This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Lydian
Boston, Massachusetts
Job Description Job Description Company Overview Lydian is developing the lowest cost sustainable fuels from waste CO2, water, and renewable electricity to decarbonize the aviation industry. Our breakthrough technology replaces oil and gas refining with fully electrified, modular, and flexible reactor systems that produce fuel with 95% lower emissions than traditional jet fuel. Since our founding in 2021, Lydian has achieved key milestones in record time, including the production of our first liquid fuel from our pilot system, capable of producing 10,000 gallons of fuel per year for a fraction of the capital and time of alternative approaches. Lydian is backed by top climate investors including Congruent Ventures, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Union Square Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Grok Ventures, and Overture. We are building a motivated, diverse, and collaborative team that is passionate about addressing the growing climate crisis and is committed to excellence in their work. In particular, we look for tenacious people who are energized by solving the hardest, highest impact problems that come their way. Position Overview Lydian is hiring for a Staff Controls & Automation Engineer that will design, build, and own a state-of-the-art controls architecture for our novel chemical process. You will begin with designing and implementing a sophisticated, operator-friendly control system on our pilot plant, but your ultimate goal is to enable an automated, remote operation of our plants at every scale. The ideal candidate is intimately familiar with classical control and automation equipment but also possess the skills and experience to push beyond PLCs, and integrate advanced control techniques into a robust and maintainable control system. Responsibilities Control Architecture & System Design Architect the full control stack for pilot demo commercial plants, including PLCs, safety PLCs, SCADA/HMI, historian, networking, alarm philosophy, and mode/state logic Define a clear hierarchy linking base control, supervisory control, and advanced control (state estimation, MPC) Pilot Plant Automation & Implementation Develop structured, modular control logic in PLCs and safety PLCs, including reusable AOIs/function blocks for valves, heaters, compressors, and reactors Own interlocks, permissives, fail-safe behavior, alarm logic, and safety instrumented functions Implement robust state-based control, including state estimators to infer unmeasured internal process variables and stabilize noisy measurements Build inferential "soft sensors" for reactor states, product composition, and equipment health. Implement diagnostics and anomaly/fault detection Advanced Controls Over time, validate and tune advanced controllers through simulation, staged deployment, and coordinated field commissioning Identify multivariable, constraint-heavy loops suitable for MPC or other model-based controllers and implement MPC in a suitable environment Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with external software vendors and other team members to build analysis and tuning tools to support R&D campaigns, long-term performance evaluation, and algorithm refinement Develop simulation or digital-twin models to safely prototype new control strategies Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to translate process requirements into robust, maintainable control logic Support commissioning, plant bring-up, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization Drive rigorous version control, documentation, and management-of-change practices Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience designing and owning automation systems for continuous chemical or energy processes Strong foundation in control theory, process dynamics, multivariable interactions, and constraint management Practical experience with state estimation and inferential sensing Hands-on deployment of MPC or other model-based controllers on real industrial systems Expertise with PLC platforms and SCADA/HMI systems Deep experience with interlocks, permissives, safety logic, shutdowns, and high-temperature/high-pressure/flammable gas systems Ability to make advanced control practical and easy to understand Experience with thermochemical systems, especially catalytic systems Experience integrating advanced control with DCS platforms (DeltaV, PCS7, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa Centum) Familiarity with Python or similar tools for prototyping estimation and control algorithms. Experience in FOAK hardware or fast-moving industrial startup environments where flexibility and autonomy are required Company culture and benefits Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work and an important voice in company development Competitive salary commensurate with experience Meaningful equity compensation Generous PTO allowing employees to take time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work Excellent insurance with 100% of healthcare, vision, and dental premiums covered for the employee, and 80% coverage for dependents 401(k) with company match Compensation Range: $160K - $200K
Job Description Job Description Company Overview Lydian is developing the lowest cost sustainable fuels from waste CO2, water, and renewable electricity to decarbonize the aviation industry. Our breakthrough technology replaces oil and gas refining with fully electrified, modular, and flexible reactor systems that produce fuel with 95% lower emissions than traditional jet fuel. Since our founding in 2021, Lydian has achieved key milestones in record time, including the production of our first liquid fuel from our pilot system, capable of producing 10,000 gallons of fuel per year for a fraction of the capital and time of alternative approaches. Lydian is backed by top climate investors including Congruent Ventures, Galvanize Climate Solutions, Union Square Ventures, Voyager Ventures, Grok Ventures, and Overture. We are building a motivated, diverse, and collaborative team that is passionate about addressing the growing climate crisis and is committed to excellence in their work. In particular, we look for tenacious people who are energized by solving the hardest, highest impact problems that come their way. Position Overview Lydian is hiring for a Staff Controls & Automation Engineer that will design, build, and own a state-of-the-art controls architecture for our novel chemical process. You will begin with designing and implementing a sophisticated, operator-friendly control system on our pilot plant, but your ultimate goal is to enable an automated, remote operation of our plants at every scale. The ideal candidate is intimately familiar with classical control and automation equipment but also possess the skills and experience to push beyond PLCs, and integrate advanced control techniques into a robust and maintainable control system. Responsibilities Control Architecture & System Design Architect the full control stack for pilot demo commercial plants, including PLCs, safety PLCs, SCADA/HMI, historian, networking, alarm philosophy, and mode/state logic Define a clear hierarchy linking base control, supervisory control, and advanced control (state estimation, MPC) Pilot Plant Automation & Implementation Develop structured, modular control logic in PLCs and safety PLCs, including reusable AOIs/function blocks for valves, heaters, compressors, and reactors Own interlocks, permissives, fail-safe behavior, alarm logic, and safety instrumented functions Implement robust state-based control, including state estimators to infer unmeasured internal process variables and stabilize noisy measurements Build inferential "soft sensors" for reactor states, product composition, and equipment health. Implement diagnostics and anomaly/fault detection Advanced Controls Over time, validate and tune advanced controllers through simulation, staged deployment, and coordinated field commissioning Identify multivariable, constraint-heavy loops suitable for MPC or other model-based controllers and implement MPC in a suitable environment Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with external software vendors and other team members to build analysis and tuning tools to support R&D campaigns, long-term performance evaluation, and algorithm refinement Develop simulation or digital-twin models to safely prototype new control strategies Collaborate with process, mechanical, electrical, and operations teams to translate process requirements into robust, maintainable control logic Support commissioning, plant bring-up, troubleshooting, and continuous optimization Drive rigorous version control, documentation, and management-of-change practices Qualifications Bachelor's Degree with 10+ years of experience designing and owning automation systems for continuous chemical or energy processes Strong foundation in control theory, process dynamics, multivariable interactions, and constraint management Practical experience with state estimation and inferential sensing Hands-on deployment of MPC or other model-based controllers on real industrial systems Expertise with PLC platforms and SCADA/HMI systems Deep experience with interlocks, permissives, safety logic, shutdowns, and high-temperature/high-pressure/flammable gas systems Ability to make advanced control practical and easy to understand Experience with thermochemical systems, especially catalytic systems Experience integrating advanced control with DCS platforms (DeltaV, PCS7, Honeywell Experion, Yokogawa Centum) Familiarity with Python or similar tools for prototyping estimation and control algorithms. Experience in FOAK hardware or fast-moving industrial startup environments where flexibility and autonomy are required Company culture and benefits Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work and an important voice in company development Competitive salary commensurate with experience Meaningful equity compensation Generous PTO allowing employees to take time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work Excellent insurance with 100% of healthcare, vision, and dental premiums covered for the employee, and 80% coverage for dependents 401(k) with company match Compensation Range: $160K - $200K