Senior Laser Process Engineer - High-Power Diamond

Diamond Foundry

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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.
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