Laser Process Engineer

Halo Industries has invented a technology to replace a decades-old semiconductor material-slicing process that wastes billions of dollars annually. Halo’s laser-based technology eliminates this waste, delivering improvements in both material cost and performance, while enabling manufacturing advancements in a diverse set of high-growth applications markets, including the automotive, grid infrastructure, telecommunications, and power electronics sectors. Halo originally spun out of Stanford University in 2014, acquiring a significant A round of VC funding in 2020 following the successful demonstration of the company’s precision material slicing equipment. Halo is now planning its volume manufacturing operations and building a passionate team to meet its next milestone of deploying the company’s first fully integrated production line. Halo Industries is well-funded, engaged with strategic customers, and staged to achieve rapid operational, revenue, and valuation growth. As a Laser Process Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities: Operate and maintain laser materials processing setups and procedures Conduct hands-on experiments to characterize underlying physical effects in novel optical systems Use data analysis and simulation to propose design improvements based on experimental results Identify causal relationships between observed performance and design parameters Interpret empirical data and reconcile it with first principles via analytical and/or numerical simulations Summarize and present experimental results to team members Work in a team and contribute to the implementation of next-generation industrial semiconductor manufacturing equipment Requirements The ideal candidate is a recent PhD (or an MS with 3-5 years of work experience) in Physics, Applied Physics, Optics, or Material Science focusing on the development and experimental application of optical or laser devices and systems. In addition, the candidate would have the following specific qualifications: Understanding of optical physics fundamentals and how they apply to laser materials processing Strong hands-on skills in the alignment, test, and characterization of optical devices and laser systems Proficiency in the understanding of experimental data Experience with free-space optics Experience with data collection and data analysis Excellent communication skills The ability to work well in an interdisciplinary team environment, collaborating with mechanical engineers and materials experts Bonus Experience with semiconductor materials Experience in optical system design Familiarity with optical simulation tools and techniques, including ray tracing software Experience with fiber optics Programming experience in Matlab or Python for instrument control Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Free Food & Snacks Stock Option Plan Short Term & Long Term Disability Base salary $110,000 to $150,000