Principal Laser Process Engineer
About The Position
Diamond Foundry Inc. is seeking a Principal Laser Process Engineer to optimize high-power ablative laser processes for micron-precision modification of diamond, with a focus on high yields and throughput. The engineer will lead equipment and automation improvement projects that support scalable manufacturing, serve as a subject matter expert for laser and related processes, and improve process controls and data collection to drive continuous improvement. The role also focuses on advancing high-power ablative systems to achieve world-leading throughput and precision performance. The position is part of Diamond Foundry’s effort to manufacture single-crystal diamond wafers for technology industries, using greenhouse gas and zero-emission energy. Manufacturing and engineering work requires adherence to safety policies and appropriate PPE. Physical demands include prolonged sitting, standing and walking; varied bending, reaching, climbing, and other movements; and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in Materials Science, Applied Physics with a materials, laser, or optics focus, or Engineering.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience.
- Expertise applying optical fundamentals and laser materials processing.
- Ability to resolve technical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience with rigorous experimentation, documentation, and data-driven process improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics.
Responsibilities
- Optimize high-power ablative laser processes to achieve micron-precision dimensional modification of diamond at high yields and throughput.
- Lead projects focused on equipment and automation improvements to support scalable manufacturing.
- Serve as a subject matter expert overseeing laser and related processes.
- Optimize process controls and data collection to drive continuous improvement.
- Advance high-power ablative systems to achieve high throughput and precision performance.
Benefits
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, and life and disability insurance programs.
- Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Employee discounts to VRAI.
- Benefits begin as early as the first day of employment; medical and vision coverage are retroactive to the start date, while dental and voluntary benefits take effect after enrollment is completed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
