Manufacturing Technician

Who we are 

Element Six is a global leader in the development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide solutions. For 80 years, our innovation expertise has enabled a wide range of industries, from aerospace and mining, to semiconductors and sensing. Part of the De Beers Group, our primary manufacturing sites are located in the US, Ireland, Germany and South Africa. 

Our vision 

Our superhard solutions, your competitive advantage​. 

Our mission 

We enable our customers’ success by delivering superhard solutions that drive efficiency, performance and reliability.​ 

Inclusion and Diversity  

We are committed to fostering a vibrant workplace culture that is inclusive and embraces our diversity, where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential and thrive. 

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 Description

Job overview

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Element Six offers an excellent suite of employee benefits including:

• Choice of excellent health plans
• Dental and vision plans
• 401k plan and safe harbor with company match up to 6%
• Quarterly bonus plan
• Generous vacation, maternity/paternity paid leave, and sick leave benefits
• “Skills-based pay” program to reward multi-skilling and cross training.

Please note that ideally, applicants will be local to the SF bay area; we are unable to offer relocation support or work permit sponsorship for this role .

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.