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.

Principle Responsibilities

Utilize technical know-how and experience for technical trouble-shooting, process development
Developing innovative and creative ideas for Diamond Wire Technology to expand and grow
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
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
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
30% travel, extensively outside the U.S.

Qualifications

3-5 years relevant process engineering experience.
Associates Degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent
Valid US passport required

Skills

Aptitude for learning cutting processes/dynamics
Developed multi-tasking skills
Ability to interface with diverse group of multi-cultural customers
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 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
High energy
Team player
Driven problem solver
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Entrepreneurial spirit
Bright and intellect
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.