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[Apply on Anglo American’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AngloAmericanDeBeersGroup/744000156875245-senior-applications-engineer-cvd) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Anglo American](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/) / Senior Applications Engineer, CVD ## Job description The successful candidate will be an outstanding, hands-on scientist or engineer with an in-depth technical knowledge and a strong understanding of optical and thermal applications. They will be an integral part of a team tasked with the development of new opportunities and will have a strong focus on end-user requirements and system integration. Ideally based on the US west coast, the successful candidate will be expected to work from an Element Six site a minimum of 3 days a week, when not visiting potential customers. The successful candidate will be expected to travel both within the US and internationally, supporting the growth of the Technologies Business. The role involves supporting the sales and marketing team to provide innovative solutions to customers in applications requiring extreme optical performance and thermal management. It will include generating costing, BOM and routing worksheets for such products and will often interface directly with customers’ engineering and production teams, to provide diamond-based solutions. Examples may include addressing novel and extreme applications such: as EUV photolithography, laser processing, optical spectroscopy, high-power density thermal management and emerging applications. The role will include management of technical projects from conception to completion, working with Element Six’s operations and development teams to design and qualify original ideas, prototype and transfer to manufacturing. A passion for engineering, technology and a strong drive to develop products that are commercially viable, will make you a perfect candidate for this position. While a documented theoretical and technical skill set is important, equal emphasis will be put on personal abilities team environments, communication and an ability to drive projects. ### Duties and tasks - Develop an in-depth technical understanding of synthetic diamond Become an in-house expert on the optical and laser-based applications of CVD diamond and diamond enabled products, to develop diamond-based solutions for customer applications - Collaborate with customers and technical engineers to design and develop leading edge prototypes and products, and acquire resulting product contracts - Provide technical support and advice to customers including internal sales and marketing teams - Track trends/developments/opportunities in the evolution of end-user requirements and emerging manufacturing processes, providing input and direction to E6 innovation programmes - Collaborate with the product development, operations and sales teams to ensure products meet customer needs - Manage documentation of work, including marketing materials and product databases Use CAD and to develop engineering drawings, BOM and routing spreadsheets to support the sales staff and establish guidelines for operations and prototyping teams ## Qualifications ### Education and Experience Scientific or engineering background: minimum bachelor’s degree or a related discipline and a strong background in Optics or Thermal management would be beneficial Proven track record of developing products and applications in a related field and ideally experience with new projects, start-ups or process transfers Experience in managing both internal and external resources: design, analysis, fabrication etc. - Minimum - 3 years of experience in a similar scientific or engineering role is preferred CAD and FEA or CFD modelling experience is desirable - Excellent communication skills and the ability to write clear and concise reports and publish technical articles Successful track record of delivering on commitments ### Skills & Abilities Customer Centric. Highly motivated to bring clarity and responsiveness to customers and partners (internal and external). Understands the customers underlying problems and needs. Decision Making. Makes clear, timely decision and gives explicit and clear guidance. Decisions are focused on increasing or improving the company's options and are owned. Manages Complexity. Does not over engineer solutions and stays focused on the problem being solved. Considers the implications of local decisions across the whole organisation and its external stakeholders. Accountability. Holds self and others to account. Understands that no one can see the complete picture. Self-motivated. Able to work in a fast-paced environment and comfortable in leading and adapting to change. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally - Excellent computer literacy for market analysis and external presentations ### Physical Requirements - Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Work is primarily sedentary with frequent sitting. Must have the ability to walk short distances. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 21, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 27, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 3, 2026 - Listed for: 13 days - Location: Santa Clara, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Anglo American’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AngloAmericanDeBeersGroup/744000156875245-senior-applications-engineer-cvd) ## Hiring at Anglo American - Open jobs: 68 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 13, 2026 [All Anglo American jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Anglo American ### [Sales Manager, CVD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/5fcb5a30462991a3c38f/) Santa Clara, United States ### [Senior Business Development Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/c2be1a52b1c41ed078a2/) Santa Clara, United States ### [Supply Chain Planner - CVD](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/88b8aeca1549acd91dea/) Santa Clara, United States ### [Control Room Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/fc71a0ba9274356d4839/) Moranbah, QLD, Australia ### [Dragline Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/anglo-american/jobs/ff1d47c7fc0d95493d79/) Middlemount, QLD, Australia ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Applications Engineer - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4d469c6287c136b9f3dd/) Lockheed Martin · Marietta, GA ### [Applications Engineer - Level 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/92f874b8ded43122cf5f/) Lockheed Martin · Marietta, GA ### [Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/66d1daac07791cd36029/) Eaton · Arden, North Carolina, USA ### [Lead Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/5477ffb33dde56bc704e/) Eaton · Southfield, Michigan, USA ### [Staff System Applications Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/4befc99c3d324ad8d4c3/) Infineon Technologies · Livonia, MI OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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