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Atomic Machines · 2 days ago

Staff Laser Process Engineer

Emeryville, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$185K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Atomic Machines is pioneering micromanufacturing with its Matter Compiler™ technology platform, enabling new classes of micromachines. The Staff Laser Process Engineer will lead the development and optimization of laser-based manufacturing processes, ensuring precision and efficiency in operations such as cutting and welding while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

ManufacturingSemiconductor

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the development, optimization, and scaling of pulsed-laser manufacturing processes, including cutting, milling, selective ablation, and welding

Design, implement, and analyze experiments to understand laser–material interactions across metals, ceramics, and polymers, and document and standardize processes to ensure reproducibility and support scale-up

Develop and refine tool paths and machine programs using CAD/CAM software and G-code to maximize precision and efficiency

Apply advanced metrology and materials characterization techniques to evaluate process outcomes and guide improvements

Work with laser system design engineers to translate process learnings into system usability, performance, and feature development

Partner with Design, AI, Hardware/Software, and Manufacturing teams while mentoring engineers and technicians to champion best practices and drive process quality and efficiency

Ensure safe operation of high-power laser systems, adhering to industry standards and internal safety protocols

Qualification

Pulsed-laser physicsLaser processing equipmentCAD/CAM programmingDesign of experimentsMetrology toolsAI/ML familiarityLeadership skillsCommunication skillsMentorship

Required

A master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials, or a related field, and 10+ years of industry experience

Exceptional foundational knowledge of pulsed-laser physics (e.g., pulse duration, beam profile control), heat transfer, and materials science

Hands-on experience operating and troubleshooting pulsed-laser processing equipment and material responses, including nanosecond and femtosecond laser systems

Proficiency in CAD/CAM and machine tool programming, including G-code, for laser machining

Proficiency in design of experiments (DOE) and statistical process control (SPC), with fluency in tools like JMP, Minitab, SAS, or Python-based analytics

Experience with metrology tools, including optical imaging and profilometry, CMM, SEM/EDS/EBSD, XRF, X-ray CT, and IR imaging and spectroscopy

Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentorship, team building, and organizational scaling

Preferred

Familiarity with AI/ML-enabled manufacturing and comfort collaborating with AI and software development teams is a plus

Benefits

Equity

Benefits

Company

Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines are into MEMS micro- and nano-fabrication.

Founded in 2019

Berkeley, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://www.atomicmachines.com/

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