Principal Laser Process Engineer

Diamond Foundry; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading technology company in California is seeking a Principal Laser Process Engineer to optimize high-power laser processes and mentor a team. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree, 8+ years of experience, and expertise in laser materials processing. This role involves overseeing projects aimed at improving scalable manufacturing. The compensation ranges from $150,000 to $180,000 a year, with eligibility for company shares and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Optimize high-power ablative laser processes.
• Mentor team members in generating data-driven process improvements.
• Lead projects focused on equipment and automation improvements.
• Oversee laser processes and optimize process controls.

Skills

Optical fundamentals

Laser materials processing

Technical problem-solving

Rigorous experimentation

Education

Advanced degree in Materials Science, Applied Physics, or Engineering

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 diamondbehind 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.

Diamond Foundry is seeking a Principal Laser Process Engineer to oversee the deployment and optimization of high-power laser machines across our various facilities. You will coordinate the development of new ablative processes by working with cross-functional teams of mechanical, electrical, automation, optical, software, and systems engineers to improve and deploy these technologies company-wide. In addition to performing hands‑on experiments and developing cutting‑edge processes, you’ll be helping mentor team members in performing rigorous, well‑designed experiments and making fact‑based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Optimize high-power ablative laser processes to deliver micron‑precision dimensional modification of diamond at high yields and throughput.
• As a principal engineer, you will not only perform hands‑on experiments but also mentor team members in using lab and production equipment to generate data‑driven process improvements.
• 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.
• Revolutionize high‑power ablative systems to create world‑leading throughput and precision performance.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Applied Physics (materials, laser, or optics focus), or Engineering with a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise with applying optical fundamentals, laser materials processing, and resolving technical problems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in rigorous experimentation, documentation, and data‑driven process improvements.
• Experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics is a plus.

$150,000 - $180,000 a year

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.

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.