Innovative Microfabrication Equipment Technologist

Waterloo International; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Waterloo's Giga-to-Nanoelectronics Laboratory seeks a Research Microfabrication Equipment Technologist to maintain the lab’s microfabrication and foundry tools, support internal and external users, and ensure safe, reliable procedures.

Master’s degree in engineering or Ph.D. preferred, with five years in cleanroom operations and hands-on experience with thin-film and vacuum deposition equipment, and semiconductor fabrication systems. Strong collaboration and mentorship required.

Qualifications

• Five years in cleanroom lab operations or equivalent experience.
• Experience with operating, troubleshooting and repair of microfabrication equipment.
• Expertise in thin-film materials synthesis and device processing.
• Familiarity with nanotechnology measurement equipment and supplies.
• Experience supervising and mentoring graduate students or staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain policies for equipment operation and material handling.
• Document baseline fabrication processes and standard procedures.
• Develop QA programs for calibration, maintenance and repair.
• Oversee lab tools for thin-film deposition and device fabrication.
• Train and certify new users in safe use of equipment and protocols.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in engineering

Ph.D. degree preferred

Tools

Thin-film deposition equipment

Vacuum deposition equipment

Semiconductor fabrication equipment

Job description

The University of Waterloo's Giga-to-Nanoelectronics Laboratory seeks a Research Microfabrication Equipment Technologist to maintain the lab’s microfabrication and foundry tools, support internal and external users, and ensure safe, reliable procedures.

Master’s degree in engineering or Ph.D. preferred, with five years in cleanroom operations and hands-on experience with thin-film and vacuum deposition equipment, and semiconductor fabrication systems. Strong collaboration and mentorship required.