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Principal Laser Process Engineer
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$150k – $180k per year
Location
In office
Seniority
Principal · 8+ years exp
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H-1B filings in 12 months: 11
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Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. Diamond Foundry scores B on the Alion truth index.
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Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Diamond Foundry is a technology firm that specializes in the production of lab-grown diamonds and high-performance single-crystal diamond wafers. The company leverages zero-emission, proprietary plasma reactor technology to manufacture synthetic gems for the luxury jewelry market as well as diamond substrates for semiconductor applications. Additionally, it supplies ultra-thermal conductivity solutions to optimize power efficiency in advanced microelectronics, electric vehicle systems, and artificial intelligence hardware.
Backed by Long Journey Ventures, Obvious Ventures
Responsibilities
- Optimize high-power ablative laser processes to deliver micron-precision dimensional modification of diamond at high yields and throughput.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics is a plus.
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