Applications Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of technical trials targeting high-value opportunities in Friction Stir Welding (FSW) of Steel
• Provide on-site technical support for trials at machine supplier sites and end users
• Analyze trial data to demonstrate the ROI of diamond and PCBN tooling
• Develop leads and opportunities into active projects and commercial adoptions
• Identify and secure major commercial adoptions of diamond tooling for aluminum FSW
• Partner with sales teams to develop commercial proposals
• Build relationships with technical institutions, machine OEMs, and government bodies
• Represent Element Six at industry conferences like Fabtech ‘26

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, or a related technical field
• 3–5 years of experience in welding technologies, polishing solutions, CNC machining, or superhard materials
• Experience in Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is highly preferred
• Proven track record in Technical Sales or Applications Engineering roles
• Ability to travel up to 50% across North America
• Ability to communicate with both shop-floor operators and executive-level stakeholders

About the Company

Element Six, part of the De Beers Group of Companies, is the world’s leading synthetic diamond and super-materials producer, specializing in advanced engineering materials used across global industries.