Laser Diode Manufacturing Engineer

Fusion Energy Base; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Company-paid holidays

Matching 401k

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Livermore, CA is seeking engineering leadership for a critical role in the development of high-volume laser diodes for fusion power. Responsibilities include defining assembly processes and automation requirements, evaluating vendors, and driving manufacturing best practices. The ideal candidate has deep experience in QCW diodes packaging, strong background in production quality control, and a proven track record in manufacturing. Competitive salary range of $180,000 to $240,000 with excellent benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have deep experience in QCW diodes packaging.
• Proven track record in high volume manufacturing required.
• Strong background in production quality control and process optimization essential.

Responsibilities

• Define assembly process and automation requirements for laser diode production.
• Evaluate and select vendors for manufacturing.
• Establish best manufacturing practices across suppliers.
• Drive yield improvement through analysis.

Skills

QCW Diodes packaging experience

Production quality control

Process optimization

High volume manufacturing experience

Education

B.S. with 10+ years of experience or M.S. with 7+ years of experience

Job description

Overview

At Inertia, we are building the world's highest average power laser to initialize the first commercial fusion power plant. We are seeking talented engineering leadership to define and execute the strategy for supplying laser diodes at the scale, cost, and reliability required for fusion energy.

This role is critical to transforming the laser diode industry, modernizing assembly processes, driving industrial automation, and establishing a scalable manufacturing foundation. You will work across suppliers and internal teams to ensure we can meet the demands of power plant deployment to modernize the assembly process. Leverage industrial automation to increase throughput while ensuring quality.

This position will report to the VP of Industrial Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

• Define baseline assembly process and automation requirements for high-volume laser diode production
• Evaluate and select vendors
• Establish manufacturing best practices across suppliers and internal operations
• Drive yield improvement through yield analysis and failure analysis

Qualifications

• B.S. with 10+ years of experience, or M.S. with 7+ years of experience
• Deep experience with QCW Diodes packaging experience
• Proven track record in high volume manufacturing environments
• Strong background in production quality control and process optimization
• Experience with semiconductor back-end packaging experience a plus

Salary & Benefits

• The base salary range for this role is $180,000 - $240,000; The pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.
• We offer market-competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, company-paid holidays, matching 401k, and more!

About Inertia

Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition, using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation, transformative technology, and multi-year investment, Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.