Element Six (E6) is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide super materials and part of the De Beers Group.
Having celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2021, E6 is no doubt a jewel in the Shannon Free Zone, with an enduring commitment to talent and innovation within the Mid-West region. Established in 1961, the Element Six facility in Shannon develops and manufactures synthetic diamond solutions that successfully address a variety of technical challenges across different applications.
Element Six’s super material are used in a wide range of areas across multiple industries, including manufacturing and precision machining in the Automotive and Consumer Electronics industries, cutting and drilling in the Oil & Gas industry, and in components for Mining, Road & Wear applications.
Furthermore, E6 leverages the extreme properties of synthetic diamond to open up new possibilities in areas such as quantum optics, acoustics, power transmission, water treatment, thermal management, and sensors.
Over the next three years Element Six will continue to invest in its cutting-edge, patented technologies across its global sites; this will also pave the way for the Shannon facility’s future, improving its overall operational efficiency and capabilities.
Earlier this year, Element Six appointed Siobhán Duffy as the new CEO for the company. The announcement was received with particular pride by the local Shannon site colleagues, in recognition of the milestone’s importance on several levels: Siobhán is, in fact, the first female and Irish CEO in the 77-year long history of Element Six.
Siobhán joined E6 in 1989 as a Quality Engineer and over her 30 years in the company, she held a number of senior management positions. Under her stewardship, the Innovation teams at Element Six accelerated the company’s journey towards new applications and technologies, leading to significant milestones in established industries, as well as important developments in new areas of emerging technologies.
E6’s mission is to deliver competitive advantage through innovation, and as part of its growth journey, new job opportunities are always available across a range of areas, from Engineering, Finance, HR, Customer Service, Supply Chain to Production. For instance, the E6 Engineering teams are constantly striving to enhance the company’s product offering, strengthening its solid patent portfolio, and pioneering new cutting-edge technologies that ultimately deliver better performance and reliability. Some of the areas our teams focus on include:
- Powder processing
- Freeze granulation
- Diamond synthesis – High pressure, high temperature method
- Diamond processing
- Laser technology / processing
- Acid treatment
- Product development
- Process transfers
For those interested in joining a dynamic company, offering a variety of rewarding career opportunities, immersed in a vibrant work environment, Element Six is the ideal option to consider.
E6 is proud of its long-standing history in Shannon, a history made of manufacturing excellence and diamond innovation, none of which could be achieved without our passionate, talented teams. In addition to fostering development opportunities at all levels, including apprenticeships, graduate training, studies in STEM, educational assistance, our E6 teams benefit from a range of on-site wellness initiatives, such as Shannon’s own E6 Wellness room and soon to be completed gym.
For further information on current vacancies reach out to grainne.Hurley@e6.com
For further information on current vacancies reach out to grainne.Hurley@e6.com
