Senior Laser Engineer

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Company Description

Element Six is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, we employ over 1,900 people. Our primary manufacturing sites are located in the UK, Ireland, Germany, South Africa, and the US.

Our mission

We strive to deliver extreme performance through the development of cutting-edge synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide solutions.

Our history

Since 1959, our focus has been on developing the diamond synthesis process to enable innovative synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide solutions. As well as being the planet's hardest material, diamond's extreme and diverse properties give it high tensile strength, chemical inertness, broad optical transmission and very high thermal conductivity.

You can find out more about who we are and what we do on our website:

e6.com/en/about/corporate-information

Job Description

• Element Six is hiring a Senior Laser Engineer to work as part of the team at the Global Innovation Centre (GIC) based in Harwell, Oxfordshire.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for all laser-based activities related to designing and delivering novel laser processes for new products as well as supporting existing product lines.
• We are looking for an individual who is creative and motivated, able to deliver on challenging objectives and a keen collaborator to work with our material scientists, production and operation teams.
• The role is a permanent position and will be supported with opportunities for personal growth and career development.

Duties and tasks

• Subject Matter Expertise: Become the go-to expert for all laser processing activities, ensuring comprehensive knowledge and proficiency, including leading process transfers
• Process Development: Innovate and develop new processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and performance in laser processing.
• Technology Investigation: Explore and evaluate new technologies and opportunities that could benefit the organization, staying ahead of industry trends.
• Technical Support: Provide robust technical support to operations, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring smooth, uninterrupted production.
• Equipment Implementation: Lead the implementation of new equipment, including Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.
• Cross-Site Collaboration: Work closely with sister sites across E6 to maintain alignment in processes and equipment, fostering a unified approach.
• Prototype Development: Develop prototype products for commercial partners, translating innovative ideas into tangible solutions.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: Possess an engineering qualification with a bias towards Mechanical or Physics disciplines. A postgraduate degree in a laser-related field would be advantageous.
• Laser Technology Experience: Have hands-on experience working with laser technology in any capacity, demonstrating practical knowledge and application.
• Process Improvement: Experienced in process development and improvement within a production environment, familiar with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other relevant methodologies.
• Project Leadership: Proven ability to lead projects, manage stakeholders effectively, and deliver results within set timelines.
• Supplier Collaboration: Experience working with external suppliers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of components and services.
• New Technology Implementation: Skilled in implementing new technologies, driving innovation, and improving operational efficiency.
• Data Analytics: Proficient in data analytics and capable of presenting findings clearly and concisely to various stakeholders.
• Programming Knowledge: Exposure to programming languages such as Python, Siemens PLC, R script, SQL, etc. Ability to read, understand, and modify code as needed.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying information effectively to both senior management and operational teams.

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