Engineer, Process Development (New Process Introduction - NPI)

Redlen Technologies Inc.; Central Saanich; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Redlen Technologies Inc. in Canada is seeking a Process Development Engineer (NPI) to advance semiconductor detector fabrication and data-driven process optimization. This intermediate role combines hands-on manufacturing with lab-style analysis to root-cause issues and implement practical solutions.

The successful candidate will join the NPI team at the Saanichton facility, working under the Manager, NPI Process Development, to develop, qualify and transfer processes into production.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated research experience with the core focus processes.
• Minimum of five years hands-on industry experience in process or product development.
• Experience with DOE/ANOVA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum deposition, solution deposition, spin coating, photolithography, and etch processes.
• Develop and optimize semiconductor fabrication processes.
• Design and run DOE and analyze data for process optimization.
• Document SOPs for fabrication and characterization instruments.
• Develop process automation solutions to improve quality and reduce costs.
• Plan and execute IQ/OQ/PQ and validation protocols.
• Perform failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Implement CAPAs and support training of staff.
• Support transfer between NPI and Manufacturing.

Skills

Semiconductor Physics

DOE proficiency

Statistical Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Master or PhD in engineering

Job description

The Process Development Engineer, NPI position is an intermediate level role best suited for someone with a technical background that is looking to build their career with a science and engineering based, mission driven organization. The role itself will require hands-on skill with semiconductor manufacturing, combined with advanced data analyses capabilities. Our ideal candidate has relevant, hands-on industry experience in addition to experience in a laboratory environment and is driven to use a scientific approach to determine the root cause of problems and find practical solutions

Reporting to the Manager, NPI Process Development, the successful applicant will assume a key role in the development, fabrication and characterization of the company’s proprietary semiconductor radiation detector products. This role is an onsite at our Saanichton production facility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Core Focus: Vacuum Deposition, Solution Deposition, Spin Coating, Photolithography, Etch
• Developing and optimizing semiconductor fabrication processes such as dicing, lapping, polishing, deposition, photolithography and etching
• Designing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE), conducting statistical analysis of data for process optimization and generating clear, concise reports and presentations
• Organizing process runs and fabricating sensors to execute experiments, gain process statistics and to fulfill prototype deliverables
• Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for device fabrication processes and material/device characterization instruments
• Developing process automation solutions to improve process quality and reduce process cost
• Develop and execute process qualification plans, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities, validation protocols and control plans.
• Performing failure analysis and troubleshooting of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Providing support for training and certification of technologists and technicians
• Support the transfer function between NPI and Manufacturing

Required/Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated research experience with processes noted in the Core Focus above
• Minimum of five years of relevant, hand-on industry experience in process or product development in a manufacturing environment
• Experimental Design experience using ANOVA and/or DOE, preferred
• Our ideal candidates often have an interest in “maker” crafts such as car or machine maintenance, they enjoy hands-on, problem-solving activities.

Skills/Additional requirements

• An understanding of Semiconductor Physics or relevant Material Properties
• A very hands-on and innovative individual that works well in a team environment
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to work with limited supervision
• Demonstrated positive attitude and self-motivation

Education

• Master’s or PhD degree in mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, material science, electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, or other scientific field.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 CAD