Senior/Principal Laser Process Engineer

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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 produced the world’s first single‑crystal diamond wafers and are on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are a fast‑growing, profitable unicorn that received $515 m in funding and is executing a multi‑$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero‑emission energy.

Responsibilities

• Optimize laser processes to deliver high yields of diamond parts that have high dimensional stability
• Lead significant projects around process improvement to enable scaling of manufacturing
• Hands‑on experiments with both laser and motion‑control equipment
• Analyze complex data and come up with actionable insights and solutions
• Communicate with team members to align actions with overall production goals

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Applied Physics (materials, laser or optics focus), or Engineering with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics.
• Expertise with applying optical fundamentals, laser materials processing, and resolving technical problems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with maintaining, tuning, scripting, and programming motion‑control equipment.
• Possesses knowledge of optics and optical principles, and experience deploying optics‑and‑laser‑based processes or products.

$130,000 – $140,000 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 adjust salary accordingly.

Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. Eligible employees may enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. 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.

Diamond Foundry Inc. is committed to operating in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our manufacturing and engineering departments adhere to the highest standards of legal and regulatory compliance. Additionally, these departments may have specific physical requirements to ensure the safety and efficiency of our operations. We prioritize the well‑being of our employees and strive to create a work environment that promotes both legal compliance and the optimal functioning of our manufacturing and engineering processes.

Manufacturing and Engineering Departments Physical Requirements

• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• This position will often involve sitting, standing for long periods, walking, grasping, reaching with hands and arms, lifting below and above shoulders, bending, twisting at the waist, climbing, balancing, stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, talking, hearing, seeing, using fine finger manipulation, and completing 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 pounds.

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 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.