Sr Laser Process Engineer

Senior Laser Process Engineer will be responsible for the deployment and optimization of high power laser machines at Diamond Foundry, working across our various facilities. You will develop new ablative laser processes with a cross‑functional team of mechanical, electrical, automation, optical, software, and system engineers to improve and deploy these technologies company‑wide. In addition to hands‑on development, you will create production release packages, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and train technicians to implement these new processes.

• Optimize high‑power ablative laser processes to deliver micron‑precision dimensional modification of diamond at high yields and throughput.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, overseeing laser and related processes while optimizing process controls and data collection to drive continuous improvement.
• Design and perform hands‑on experiments with lab and production equipment to generate data‑driven process improvements.
• Maintain process ownership over released production processes and equipment to monitor for sustained performance.
• Recommend and drive hardware and software improvements to enhance system performance and yield.

• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Applied Physics (materials, laser, or optics focus), or Engineering with a minimum of 5+ 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.
• Fast learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments, tools, and workflows.
• Experience with optical or mechanical machining systems with micron precision. (Experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics is a plus.)

$100,000 – $150,000 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 that we support our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life. Eligible employees can enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide for both 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.

• Use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• This position will often: sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete 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.