Diamond Foundry · 9 hours ago
Principal Laser Process Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expDiamond Foundry Inc. is solving thermal limitations in tech industries such as AI, electric vehicles, and 5G. They are seeking a Principal Laser Process Engineer to oversee high-power laser machines and coordinate the development of new processes while mentoring team members in rigorous experimentation.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics is a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work
Employee discounts to VRAI
Company
Diamond Foundry
Diamond Foundry produces diamonds at mining scale using a proprietary reactor technology.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$350M2021-03-29Series Unknown· $200M
2018-10-01Series B· $100M
2015-11-15Series A· $50M
Leadership Team
R. Martin Roscheisen
Founder & CEO
Michael Calonico
VP of Finance
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