Diamond Foundry
Principal Laser Process Engineer
Bay Area, California · Principal
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$7,602 more — $157,602 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $157,602 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Materials Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Materials Engineers (17-2131) · Bakersfield-Delano, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- 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 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 believes in supporting our employees from the workplace to their personal and home life.
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.
- Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Nice to have
- Experience with mass production of diamond, semiconductors, and/or ceramics is a plus.
Compensation
- $150k-$180k
Company info
- We are the rare unicorn that has grown fast and profitably.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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,
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