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We are always looking for outstanding candidates for the Advanced
Diamond Technologies team. To apply for a posted position or in
general please email your resume or CV to jobs@thindiamond.com.
No phone calls third parties please. You will receive a confirmation
receipt via email and we will review your information and be in
contact should there be an immediate possibility. Thank you for
your interest in Advanced Diamond Technologies.
Currently we have openings for the following positions:
Over the next few days we will add more detail about the qualifications
and duties of the above positions. In the meantime, if you wish
to be considered for any of the above positions, please visit
our contact page. No phone calls please.
Executive Positions
ADT is a growing company and is looking for proven executives
to augment its management team. We need executives with small-business
leadership experience to take the company to the next level. The
actual allocation of responsibilities will be designed around
the candidates, but if you have 10 years or more of demonstrable
leadership experience in operations, sales management or quality
systems, we want to hear from you.
Diamond
Research and Development Principal Investigator
Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc. (ADT), the leader in the
development and commercialization of thin film diamond-enabled
products, is seeking highly-motivated individuals to join the
team as the company’s commercial product sales begin to
ramp up. ADT is a young, fast growing, award-winning high-tech
company based in Romeoville, IL. ADT is currently developing products
enabled by diamond for use in the nanomanufacturing, telecommunications,
biomedical, and industrial sectors. We currently have an opening
for a Diamond R&D Principal Investigator.
Position location: Romeoville, IL
Position Purpose:
The Diamond R&D Principal Investigator (PI) is a key member
of the Research & Development team and is responsible for
advancing ADT’s propriety form of synthetic diamond (ultrananocrystalline
diamond or UNCD) as well as integrating UNCD into products. The
primary job responsibility is to identify potential new applications
of UNCD and to perform work to develop and evaluate UNCD for these
applications, generating results, expertise, and other collateral
suitable for transferring new products into production. Secondary
duties include securing resources needed to support early stage
development work by identifying new sources of government funding
(e.g. SBIR, contract research, etc.) as well as the generation
and submission of proposals, and project management.
A PI is self-motivated and capable of carrying out independent
work. A high degree of innovative input is expected, and he/she
contributes to the total ongoing R&D effort across multiple
projects and application spaces. The individual should embrace
taking on high-risk projects, supervising other staff, and being
involved in the selection of support staff. The PI takes the lead
in the construction and submission of grant proposals as well
as assuming the primary responsibility to direct and manage projects
that are selected for funding. The PI should have in-depth experience
working in an industrial R&D setting and knowledge of a wide
range of technical subjects from materials science to biology.
Experience in interviewing/hiring and training personnel to perform
tasks related to the execution of contract research is a must,
as is direct experience in advancing a concept from early stage
prototypes to production ready. Superior project/time management
skills are a must.
Responsibilities include:
• Lead multiple projects supported by contract research
and internal funding.
• Identify new potential product opportunities and conduct
early-stage analysis of their value proposition.
• Identify funding sources to support early-stage technical
development aligned with long-term project goals of the company.
• Lead the process to construct and submission grant proposals
to government institutions such as NSF, DARPA, DTRA, DOD, etc…
• Direct teams of scientists and research technicians to
execute tasks and deliver products to engineering for production.
• Resolve technical problems related to the integration
of diamond thin films with other materials and/or chemical/biochemical
modification of diamond surfaces.
• Provide technical input as needed in marketing, sales,
and business development activities related to new products.
• Assume a leadership role in the company.
Qualifications include:
• A Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biology,
Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on industrial experience.
• Expert in the science and development of Chemical Vapor
Deposition (CVD) diamond thin films for applications – or-
significant experience with a number of technologies/materials
spanning the basic-applied-commercial continuum.
• Extensive experience with the identification of government
funding sources and opportunities, as well as managing relationships
with program managers at these agencies.
• Extensive experience with the submission of proposals
to government agencies.
• Experience with wafer-scale microfabrication processes.
• Experience with common analytical techniques used for
characterization of advanced materials.
• Experience with nanomaterials and structure/properties
relationship in these systems.
• Knowledge regarding product development and the integration
of market intelligence into early-stage R&D activities.
• Knowledge regarding effective time management skills and
the ability to multi-task on diverse topics and get things done
(GTD).
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Skilled in data interpretation and report writing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the management of teams
working to solve problem under pressure.
• 24/7 approach to meeting milestones, handling crises,
and getting products to market.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude and
enthusiasm.
• Team/staff management experience preferred.
ADT offers a competitive compensation package including salary,
bonus potential, health care benefits, paid vacation and stock
options.
How to apply: For consideration please email your resume or CV
to jobs@thindiamond.com
Please include your last name and the position title in the email
subject line. No third parties or phone calls.
For more company information please see: http://www.thindiamond.com
ADT is an equal opportunity employer.
MEMS Process Engineer
Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc. (ADT), the leader in the
development and commercialization of thin film diamond-enabled
products, is seeking highly-motivated individuals to join the
team as the company’s commercial product sales begin to
ramp up. ADT is a young, fast growing, award-winning high-tech
company based in Romeoville, IL. ADT is currently developing products
enabled by diamond for use in the nanomanufacturing, telecommunications,
biomedical, and industrial sectors. We currently have an opening
for a MEMS Process Engineer.
Position location: Romeoville, IL
Position Purpose:
The MEMS Process Engineer is a key member of the Research &
Development team. The MEMS process engineer will be responsible
for running and optimizing fabrication processes for integration
of UNCD in MEMS devices, such as RF Devices, chemical and biological
sensors, and probes for scanning probe techniques. The work requires
the ability to travel to and develop new procedures within various
industrial or academic nanofabrication facilities within the United
States, primarily in the Chicago region. The process engineer
will be a part of the R&D team and is expected to work to
some extent independently to resolve problems and innovate new
solutions, but will also perform production tasks associated with
bringing products to market.
Broad experience in micro fabrication techniques is a must. Experience
working in an industrial setting is greatly preferred, however
applicants with academic experience only will also be considered.
Experience with the design of MEMS devices as well as integration
with microelectronics and microfluidic technologies is a definite
plus. Some exposure to the technology of thin films is desired.
A background in a scientific discipline such as mechanical or
electrical engineering, materials science, physics, or chemistry
is also highly desirable.
Responsibilities include:
Execute Tasks and overcome technical difficulties associated
with product development projects and contract research work with
teams of scientists and research technicians to execute tasks
and deliver products to engineering for production.
Resolve technical problems related to the integration of diamond
thin films with other materials and/or chemical/biochemical modification
of diamond surfaces Communicate results of experiments performed
in support of contract research projects and product development
to the CTO and ADT Senior management Conduct work in a timely,
responsible manner, using good time management skills and attention
to details.
Required qualifications include:
- BS or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Physics or Chemistry with exposure to micro- and nanofabrication
processing.
- Knowledge of basic nanofabrication processes (lithography,
etching, deposition, CVD) and different measuring techniques.
- Experience with, and willingness to work in a clean room.
- Experience with designing masks and layouts (Ledit or AutoCad).
- Strong academic and industrial background related to the MEMS,
microfabrication techniques, and production.
- Experience with common analytical techniques used for characterization
of advanced materials.
- Ability and interest to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Good judgment, clear sense of purpose, and accountability
working to solve problems under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, positive attitude and enthusiasm.
ADT offers a competitive compensation package including salary,
bonus potential, healthcare benefits, paid vacation and stock
options.
How to apply:
For consideration please email your resume or CV to: jobs@thindiamond.com
Please include your last name and the position title in the email
subject line.
No third parties or phone calls.
For more company information please see: http://www.thindiamond.com
ADT is an equal opportunity employer.
Production Support
Technician
Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc. (ADT), a world leader in the
development and commercialization of thin film diamond-enabled
products, is seeking highly-motivated individuals to join the
team as the company begins volume shipments of its first products.
ADT is a young, fast growing, award-winning high-tech company
based in Romeoville, Illinois. We currently have an opening for
a Production Support Technician.
Position location: Romeoville, IL
Position Purpose:
The Production Support Technician is a key member of the production
team and is responsible for delivering quality products on time.
The primary job responsibility is to be able to follow production
procedures rigidly and to report on any deviations. Secondary
duties include supporting research and development team with developmental
projects.
Responsibilities include:
• Characterization and preparation of substrate materials
prior to diamond deposition.
• Scheduling of diamond depositions.
• Operate diamond reactors.
• Post-deposition characterization of diamond films using
various techniques including surface profilometry, Raman spectroscopy,
optical microscopy, thickness measurement, four point probe resistivity
measurement and friction testing. Training will be provided.
• Strict adherence to company procedures and data gathering
and logging consistent with company policies.
• Managing and replenishing consumables including chemicals
and gas bottles.
• Maintaining complete documentation about equipment and
process conditions and subsequent characterization.
• Day-to-day maintenance of production, scientific and metrology
equipment as required.
• Communication of on-going results to a group of people
with diverse technical expertise.
• Proper storage and disposal of waste streams.
• Follow procedures for proper shipping of products to customers.
• Perform other duties as required.
Required qualifications include:
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures accurately without
deviation.
• Ability to schedule tasks and complete them on time.
• Competent at disassembling and reassembling simple machines
with hand tools.
• Familiar with the safe use of common laboratory solvents.
• Capable of maintaining accurate written records both by
hand and using computer logs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish priorities and complete objectives
without supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends on occasion.
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for one’s job.
Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience operating precise laboratory equipment such
as optical research microscopes preferred.
• Basic knowledge of vacuum equipment.
• Basic knowledge of gas handling systems.
• Excellent computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft
Windows file structures and database.
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Chemistry,
Materials Science or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related
field. Non-degreed professionals with industry experience in similar
roles will be considered.
• Industrial experience.
ADT offers a competitive compensation package including salary,
bonus potential, healthcare benefits, paid vacation and stock
options.
How to apply:
For consideration please email your resume or CV to: jobs@thindiamond.com
Please include your last name and the position title in the email
subject line.
No third parties or phone calls.
For more company information please see: http://www.thindiamond.com
ADT is an equal opportunity employer.
Manufacturing Engineer
Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc., a world leader in the development
and commercialization of thin film diamond-enabled products, is
seeking highly-motivated individuals to join the manufacturing
team. ADT is a young, fast growing, award-winning venture backed
high-tech company based in Romeoville, Illinois. ADT currently
has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer.
Job Description:
An experienced manufacturing engineer with demonstrated performance
executing and leading a wide range of tasks that center on both
product development, reliability testing and production support
including:
• process improvement
• vendor qualification
• mechanical design of components
• design for manufacturing
• quality assurance procedures
• assessment of performance
• system and material testing
• engineering project planning and budgeting
Experience:
This position requires the experience that results from working
in an manufacturing environment as a mechanical or project engineer
for at least 5 years. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated
high-energy levels in his/her work and a strong evidence of being
self-motivated with the capability to develop and apply solutions.
Direct experience in the areas of process control, instrumentation
and especially in industrial pumping is a plus. Experience in
material processing or thin film technologies including characterization
and metrology are also a positive. Experience in material processing,
lapping or polishing of ceramics, or thin film technologies including
characterization and metrology will also be viewed favorably.
Only those with proven skills related the use of computers to
manipulate data and correlate results should apply. The ability
to express simple mechanical designs into engineering drawings
that can be subsequently fabricated by outside machine shops is
mandatory. The ability to routinely use 2D and 3D CAD and manage
drawing files is a plus.
Reporting: The position reports to the Director
of Manufacturing.
Required Qualifications include:
• Proven and demonstrated manufacturing experience leading
project tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Verifiable success executing work on time and on budget
• High-energy self-starter
• Computer skills including all MS Office tools and software
focused on data including combinations of applications such as
Excel, AutoCAD, JMP, Minitab, R, MathCAD, SciLab and database
management tools
• Demonstrated experience in process development
• Experience with pump seal manufacturing, lapping, metrology,
testing, etc.
• Create quick-sketch mechanical drawings for vendor fabrication
Preferred Qualifications include:
• Strong in the area of materials and coatings (thin inorganic
films)
• Experience with pump, seal and process instrumentation
products
• Familiar with and capable of dealing with facility electrical
requirements and specifying and commissioning new production and
test equipment
• Able to modify, create and manage solid and 2D engineering
drawings (prefer Alibre or Solid Edge)
• Familiar and comfortable using SQL and structured programming
languages in support of data analysis
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and/or ISO 9000 principles
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years
industrial experience - or equivalent.
ADT offers a competitive compensation package including salary,
bonus potential, healthcare benefits, paid vacation and stock
options.
How to apply:
For consideration please email your resume or CV to: jobs@thindiamond.com
Please include your last name and the position title in the email
subject line.
No third parties or phone calls.
For more company information please see: http://www.thindiamond.com
ADT is an equal opportunity employer.
Research Technician
Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc. (ADT), a world leader in the
development and commercialization of thin film diamond-enabled
products, is seeking highly-motivated individuals to join the
Research and Development team of the company to fulfill its basic
study and application of Ultrananocrystalline Diamond (UNCD) in
the field of water treatment, biosensing, RF-MEMS and medical
devices. ADT is a young, fast growing, award-winning high-tech
company based in Romeoville, Illinois. We currently have an opening
for a Research Technician.
Position location: Romeoville, IL
Job Description:
The Research Technician is a key member of the R &D team
and is responsible for fulfilling the research and development
plan accurately and promptly. The primary job responsibility is
to follow experimental instruction from senior staff and/o the
established standard operating procedure, to record and analyze
data, and to report any deviations.
Responsibilities include:
• Characterization and preparation of substrate materials
prior to diamond deposition
• Process customized UNCD depositions
• Post-deposition characterization of diamond films using
various techniques including surface profilometry, Raman spectroscopy,
optical microscopy, thickness measurement, four point probe resistivity
measurement and friction testing, scanning electron microscopy,
atomic force microscopy and energy-dispersive x-ray spectroscopy.
(Training will be provided)
• Maintain and run electrochemical cells for water treatment
experiments
• Prepare chemicals for R&D projects
• Photochemical and electrochemical modification of diamond
surfaces for sensor development
• Proper storage and disposal of chemical waste as per company
plan
• Strict adherence to company procedures and data gathering
and logging consistent with company policies
• Communication of on-going results to a group of people
with diverse technical expertise
• Follow procedures for proper shipping of products to customers
• Perform other duties as required
Required qualifications include:
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry,
Materials Science, Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering,
or related field. Non-degreed professionals with academic or industry
professional work experience in similar roles will be considered.
• Knowledge of chemistry, especially industrial electrochemistry
and biochemistry.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written procedures accurately without
deviation.
• Ability to schedule tasks and complete them on time.
• Familiar with the safe use of common laboratory chemicals.
• Capable of maintaining accurate written records both by
hand and using computer logs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish priorities and complete objectives
without supervision.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, and weekends on occasion.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A positive attitude and enthusiasm for one’s job.
Preferred qualifications include:
• 1+ year industrial or academic professional work experience.
• Experience operating precise laboratory equipment such
as optical research microscopes
• Knowledge of microfabrication process such as CVD, PVD,
and chemical etching.
• Excellent computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft
Windows file structures and database.
ADT offers a competitive compensation package including salary,
bonus potential, healthcare benefits, paid vacation and stock
options.
How to apply:
For consideration please email your resume or CV to: jobs@thindiamond.com
Please include your last name and the position title in the email
subject line.
No third parties or phone calls.
For more company information please see: http://www.thindiamond.com
ADT is an equal opportunity employer.
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