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Sustaining Laser Engineer

Diamond Foundry · Bay Area, CAtoday

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $115k (783 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Own and optimize high-power ablative laser processes and yield data for high-volume single-crystal diamond wafer production.

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Why it is interesting. Sustain first-in-kind laser processes making single-crystal diamond wafers at a well-funded, profitable scale-up

Might not be for you. Production-sustaining and yield-focused rather than open-ended materials R&D

Mostly at the benchDeep specialistFast-paced Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleOptimize high-power ablative laser processes for diamond wafers; degree in Materials Science; experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, ceramics

H-1B filings

Diamond Foundry filed 4 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Sr. Mechanical Systems Engineer- Automation, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Principal Process Engineer. Median filed pay: $151K a year.

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Seniority
Mid-level
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
BS
Experience
3+ yrs
Industry
Semiconductor
Role
Process Engineering
Benefits
employee discounts to VRAI

Role details

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 managed to produce the world's first single-crystal diamond wafers and are now on a mission to put a diamond behind every chip. We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably. We received $515m in funding and are executing a multi-$B expansion plan for one of the greenest forms of tech manufacturing: converting greenhouse gas into diamond wafers using zero-emission energy.

Diamond Foundry is seeking a Sustaining Laser Engineer to oversee the deployment and optimization of high-power laser machines across our various facilities. Your primary responsibilities will be to develop systems for collecting, reviewing, and troubleshooting yield and process data across our fleet of ablative laser systems. This role will include flagging, investigating, and correcting process excursions and anything else needed for Diamond Foundry to fulfill its goals. You will be working closely with R&D, operations, and quality teams to ensure stable high-volume manufacturing of first-in-kind processes.

Responsibilities - Serve as a subject matter expert, overseeing laser and related processes with a focus on continuous improvement and maintaining ongoing high-volume production. - Optimize high-power ablative laser processes for tight process control. - Design and implement data collection and process control systems in collaboration with our software and database teams. - Maintain process ownership over released production processes and equipment to monitor for sustained performance. - Recommend and lead process improvements to enhance ongoing performance and yield.

Requirements - Advanced degree or relevant industry experience 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. - Experience in data analysis, Six Sigma, and statistical process control. - Fast learner with the ability to quickly adapt to new environments, tools, and workflows. - Experience with resolving laser process technical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Diamond Foundry believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life.

We provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Perks include employee discounts to VRAI. Our 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: 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 pound

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

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Common questions

Does Diamond Foundry sponsor H-1B visas?

Diamond Foundry has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Sustaining Laser Engineer role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Sustaining Laser Engineer role at Diamond Foundry based?

This role is based in Bay Area, CA.

What degree is required for the Sustaining Laser Engineer role at Diamond Foundry?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Sustaining Laser Engineer role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Sustaining Laser Engineer role work with?

diamond, semiconductors, ceramics.

What techniques or methods are required for this Sustaining Laser Engineer role?

statistical process control.