Senior Applications Engineer, CVD
Anglo American / De Beers Group
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About the opportunity
Element Six is seeking a hands-on scientist or engineer with in-depth technical knowledge and a strong understanding of optical and thermal applications.
You will be an integral part of a team tasked with developing new opportunities, with a strong focus on end-user requirements and system integration.
This hybrid role requires working from an Element Six site a minimum of 3 days a week when not visiting potential customers, and is ideally based on the US west coast.
The successful candidate will be expected to travel both within the US and internationally to support the growth of the Technologies Business.
Key responsibilities
- Develop an in-depth technical understanding of synthetic diamond and become an in-house expert on optical and laser-based applications of CVD diamond.
- Collaborate with customers and technical engineers to design and develop leading-edge prototypes and products.
- Provide technical support and advice to customers, as well as internal sales and marketing teams.
- Track market trends, developments, and opportunities to provide input and direction to E6 innovation programs.
- Collaborate with product development, operations, and sales teams to ensure products meet customer needs.
- Manage documentation of work, including marketing materials and product databases.
- Use CAD to develop engineering drawings, BOM, and routing spreadsheets to support sales and operations.
- Manage technical projects from conception to completion, designing, qualifying, prototyping, and transferring ideas to manufacturing.
Qualifications
- Scientific or engineering background with a minimum bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, and a strong background in optics or thermal management.
- Proven track record of developing products and applications in a related field, with experience in new projects, start-ups, or process transfers.
- Experience managing both internal and external resources including design, analysis, and fabrication.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar scientific or engineering role is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to write clear reports and publish technical articles.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Nice to have
- CAD and FEA or CFD modeling experience.
- Experience with EUV photolithography, laser processing, optical spectroscopy, and high-power density thermal management.
Job details
- Location: US west coast (Hybrid, minimum 3 days a week on-site at an Element Six site)
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required
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