Manufacturing Technician

Element Six, part of De Beers Group, is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials.

With research and development facilities and manufacturing sites in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa and the US, we have been pushing the boundaries of synthetic diamond innovation for more than 60 years. We utilise the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in exciting areas such as quantum optics, acoustics and thermal conductivity.

Our success comes from building strong, collaborative relationships, both internally in our extraordinary teams, and externally with our customers. We strive to deliver extreme performance and we seek talented, ambitious people who will thrive in an environment that fosters individuality, inclusivity, innovation and creativity.

We offer an exciting and varied career, with opportunities to work in various locations and teams, and across different functions and projects.

If you like the idea of an exciting variety of work in a diverse global team, then we want you to get in touch.

Job overview

• Following a successful recruitment program in 2022, we are looking to further expand our small and friendly manufacturing team based in Santa Clara, California.
• In our laboratories, a team of skilled scientists and technicians develop and produce novel, high-performance diamond products for the global market.
• This is an integral role in supporting our end-to-end manufacturing activities and will involve using a range of polishing, lapping, measuring and inspection tools.
• The successful candidate will carry out key processes for our post-production operations to meet operational needs.
• The role will suit a diligent and autonomous individual with good attention to detail who enjoys a structured approach to their work.
• The successful applicant will be trained and supported by subject experts in each area.
• The role is considered flexible and the successful applicant may train into other processes as business requirements dictate. We have a “skills-based pay” program to reward such cross training.
• Safety culture is a priority given the inherent higher risks and hazards of our industrial processes and working environment.
• The ideal candidate will look to support continuous improvement across production.

Duties and tasks

• Delivering work safely and to a standard that ensures the health and safety of others.
• Undertaking work in diamond wafer processing (lapping, polishing, quality control checks) as well any other ad-hoc requirements as requested.
• Using lappers, polishing tools and precise measurement tools to ensure products are finished to the specification required.
• Maintain equipment and work area to a high standard of neatness & cleanliness.
• Working as an integral member of the production team to ensure Promise Adherence of delivery to customer.
• Be a role model for our Company values.

• The applicant is required to work to very exacting standards and expectations - these are critical processes applied to very high value parts.
• A diligent & careful worker with a keen eye for detail.
• The ideal applicant has machining or lapping/polishing skills or has demonstrated competence in an artisanal trade. This is not a requirement as enthusiastic and diligent candidates can be highly successful in the role.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy to use QC tools/equipment and perform data acquisition.