Senior Mechanical Design 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

JOB
• Sr. mechanical design engineer member on a new project team
• Design new, state-of-art saw equipment
• Ability to see results of your work immediately
• Concept-to-production development of a total product

COMPANY
• 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:
This position will focus on the design and creation of components and assemblies used in the creation of saws that utilize small diameter (155µ – 310µ) diamond-coated wire. Industry-related calculations to size motion control components and structural elements will be key tasks preformed within this position. Additionally, design review presentations to rationalize and justify design decisions will also be a required duty. This person will report directly to the VP of Operations.

Principle Responsibilities

• Design of machine components and systems that utilize belt drives, cams, servo motors, and hydraulics/pneumatics
• Calculate and size motion control components
• Design components utilizing sheet metal, machining, and welding fabrication processes
• Create documentation that complies with the geometrical tolerancing and standard drafting practice specified in ANSI Y 14.5M.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction
• Minimum of 3 years of creating parts, assemblies, and drawings in SolidWorks
• B.S.M.E. with 5 -7 years of machine design experience OR A.S. Degree in Mechanical Design with 7-10 years of related experience

Skills

• Working knowledge in the use of ferrous, non-ferrous, plastic, and rubber materials
• Solid mechanical design skills with specific experience in machine design and SolidWorks
• Developed skills in multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast-moving setting
• Experience in a team-based product development environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong sense of independence and drive
• Dynamic, self-motivated individual with the confidence and tenacity to succeed

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.
• 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
• Team player
• Dynamic, driven problem solver
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
• High sense of self responsibility
• Utmost integrity

Work Environment

• Work is most often performed in a factory or laboratory 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:
Diane Marcum is conducting this search; therefore, please do not contact company directly. Email resume and/or credentials via a Word document to: diane@forkerassociates.com
Put DWT Senior Mechanical Design Engineer” in the subject line.
Please no phone calls.