Process/Sales Engineer

Diamond Wire Technology
Diamond Wire Technology (DWT) is a global capital equipment and consumable manufacturer serving the semiconductor and solar equipment markets around the world. The company is the world’s largest and oldest manufacturer of diamond impregnated wire and diamond wire saws. The saws, which must perform to micron level precision, are used in applications ranging from laboratory sample cutting to production cutting of materials such as Sapphire, Silicon Carbide, and Silicon. The process of cutting with diamond wire using water as a coolant is a “Green” alternative to other cutting methods. The explosive growth of the solar power industry and the application of DWT’s saws and wire for cutting silicon wafers used in solar cells put the company at the forefront of the renewable energy expansion.

Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Diamond Wire Technology, LLC has been designing and producing Diamond Wire and Diamond Wire saws for over 38 years. Colorado Springs sits at the foot of Pikes Peak along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains. With over 300 days of sunshine, bike trails and open spaces, access to sporting, cultural, and family attractions, and close proximity to world-class ski resorts, Colorado Springs is a prime vacation destination drawing more than 6 million visitors a year. Money Magazine, in its August 2006 issue, ranked Colorado Springs number one – the Best Big City in the nation to live and work.

Opportunity
DWT is a 60+ employee company with an entrepreneurial spirit that is poised for rapid growth---growing greater than 100% a year. The successful candidate will play a vital role in this growth.

The company has traditionally manufactured diamond wire and diamond wire saws in relatively small quantities. Their products were largely targeted at R&D and low rate production applications. Now the business is moving into production applications requiring more robust saws and wire manufacturing equipment.

Position Summary:
Refer to specific requirements.

Principle Responsibilities

• Provide process support to our customers utilizing Diamond Wire in their manufacturing environment.
• Utilize technical know-how and experience for technical trouble-shooting, process development.
• Training, education and start-up of Diamond Wire and Diamond Wire Saws.
• Developing innovative and creative ideas for Diamond Wire Technology to expand and grow in their markets.
• Evaluate components and process to determine if more appropriate process exists or if the existing process may be optimized.
• Create written technical proposals for recommended process modifications
• Provide technical support for process operations using knowledge for the product, equipment and methods to improve processes.
• Sustain customer support through quick response to routine problems, work toward quality and efficiency through continuous monitoring.
• Educate our customers on maintenance and preventative maintenance responsibilities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years relevant process engineering experience.
• Associates Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent
• Ability to travel when required. Estimated 30%, extensively outside the US

Skills

• Ability to work well in a multifunctional team to include team members, suppliers and customer representatives. Should be diplomatically persuasive or assertive when necessary.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong process management skills.
• Ability to deliver work product in accordance to established timeline.
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple activities.

Important Success Factors:

• Desire to build/grow company on an entrepreneurial, “lean & mean” budget
• Creative mindset with the capacity to accept/synthesize many new and diverse ideas into practical ST/LT plans
• Willing to work closely with others in a technical, manufacturing environment
• Comfortable in an informal environment where:
  - teamwork, accessibility, and pragmatism are emphasized
  - reward is based on results
  - interface with all levels
• High energy
• Team player
• Driven problem solver
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Bright and intellect
• High sense of self responsibility (self directed)
• Utmost integrity

Work Environment

• Successful employees provide self-motivation in the work environment and a commitment to do “whatever it takes” to get their job done.
• Competitive salary/benefits

Contact Information:
To apply, summit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: cynthiac@diamondwiretech.com.
Fax: 719-570-1176, Attn: Cynthia Christensen or
mail: Diamond Wire Technology, Attn: Cynthia Christensen,
1605S. Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916.