Career Opening

Senior Development Engineer

Columbus, Ohio World Headquarters

Diamond Innovations is a global leader in manufacturing and technology related to diamond, cubic boron nitride and polycrystalline products for the metalworking, stone, concrete, mining and woodworking industries. Formally operating as GE Superabrasives for the past 20 years Diamond Innovations was formed in January 2004 when purchased by a private equity firm. Diamond Innovations is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, and maintains offices in 15 countries around the world. More information can be found at www.abrasivesnet.com

We are currently growing our engineering department and in need of a Materials Development Engineer. This is a terrific opportunity to join a globally proven winner and be part of a company that is committed to professional development and a positive work environment. Details of the position are as follows:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
·Develop and implement new processes for producing ultra-hard single crystals or polycrystals to meet market needs.
·Develop and implement new processes for thin or thick coatings on exiting products.
·Development efforts focused on growth, driving process cost reductions, product quality improvements, capacity increases, and EHS improvements.
·Individuals in these positions are responsible for leading cross-functional project teams from process/product conception through commercial implementation.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
· Design, execution, and analysis of process development experiments and product performance trials; analysis of production data; technical support to manufacturing; process modeling; development and implementation of process control strategies; leading plant trials and process scale-up; identifying and adapting external process technologies; equipment trials; coordinating contract E&C activities; financial estimation; project planning and milestone tracking.
· Projects may involve materials synthesis, functional material design and manufacture, powder and granular materials processing and separation, high-temperature/high-pressure processing and design, chemical etching and coating, and materials characterization.

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
·Ph.D./M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other experimental physical science. Background in single crystal growth, materials synthesis, processing, and characterization of high-tech ceramic materials strongly preferred. Proven, strong, understanding of engineering fundamentals with solid conceptual and analytical skills. Relevant industry or R&D laboratory experience is also desired.
·High-energy, self-starter who initiates and drives value-added projects to successful completion.
·Highly motivated and quick learner.
·Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

RESUME SUBMITTAL AND QUESTIONS

Stacy Ware

Diamond Innovations, Corporate Recruiting

Phone 614-438-2212