Diamond Foundry
Sustaining Laser Engineer
Bay Area, California · Mid
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$464 more — $100,464 — moves this role to Level II and 2 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 $100,464 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Engineers, All Other" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Engineers, All Other (17-2199) · 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 is seeking a Sustaining Laser Engineer to oversee the deployment and optimization of high-power laser machines across our various facilities.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Compensation
- $100k-$150k
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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