Materials and Laser Process Engineer

Diamond Foundry; California, San Francisco (MO, CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Materials and Laser Process Engineer to enhance laser processes across multiple facilities. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with diverse engineering teams to optimize and deploy cutting-edge technologies. Your expertise in materials engineering and experience in high-temperature processes will be crucial in improving production efficiency and product quality. This position offers the chance to lead key projects, serve as a subject matter expert, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you're passionate about advancing laser technologies and making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in diamond, specialty glass, semiconductors, or ceramics.
• Strong understanding of glass and optical materials, particularly IR materials.

Responsibilities

• Optimize hardware & processes for novel laser processes to ensure high dimensional stability.
• Lead projects focused on equipment and automation improvements for scalable manufacturing.

Skills

Laser Process Optimization

Data-Driven Decision Making

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Materials Engineering

Lean Methodologies

Six Sigma

Education

Advanced Degree in Materials Engineering

Advanced Degree in Physics

Tools

Laser Systems

Optical Systems

High-Temperature Processes

Job description

Diamond Foundry is looking for a Materials and Laser Process Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and optimization of new and novel laser processes at Diamond Foundry, which will be used across our various facilities. You will be working cross-functionally with teams of mechanical, electrical, automation, optical, software, and system engineers to improve and deploy these technologies company-wide. Produce standard procedures & manuals and train technical staff to perform process optimization, ongoing technical support, and improve our laser and laser-associated processes.

Responsibilities

• Optimize hardware & processes to perform novel laser processes to deliver parts that have high dimensional stability.
• Perform daily hands-on lab experiments and make data-driven, logic-based decisions to optimize processes.
• Lead key projects focused on equipment and automation improvements to support scalable manufacturing.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, overseeing laser and related processes while optimizing process controls and data collection to drive continuous improvement.
• Recommend and lead hardware and software improvements to enhance parts and systems for our teams.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Materials Engineering or Physics (focus on materials, lasers, or optics) with 5+ years of experience in diamond, specialty glass, semiconductors, or ceramics.
• Strong understanding of glass and optical materials, particularly infrared (IR) materials, and fracture dynamics in ceramics and diamond systems.
• Experience with high-temperature processes, including annealing, nucleation, and kinetics of the diamond/graphite or glass/ceramic system.
• Knowledge of fracture mechanics, specifically the behavior and cracking of ceramics such as diamonds.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Preferred experience in laser and optical systems, glass melting and thermal characterization alignment, and surface chemistry adjustments with acids, bases, or corrosives.

$130,000 - $170,000 a year