MEMS Process Engineer

Elte Carpets Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental - premiums partially

Personal Learning Budget

5% Pension Contribution

Monthly Team Events

Team Training Program

Job summary

Norcada is seeking a MEMS Process Engineer to join its MEMS manufacturing group in Edmonton, Canada. The role requires postgraduate education and hands-on MEMS/semiconductor experience, with work inside a cleanroom facility and close collaboration with R&D and production teams.

The ideal candidate will design, optimize and document MEMS fabrication processes, troubleshoot yield and quality issues, and apply DOE methods in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate-level education with hands-on MEMS/semiconductor experience.
• Experience in MEMS design, prototyping and production environments.
• Ability to learn fast in a high-tech setting and work in a cleanroom.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop MEMS products for production and R&D initiatives.
• Troubleshoot process and product quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Understand equipment capabilities and optimize processes using DOE.
• Create and maintain processing documentation.
• Collaborate with teams while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

MEMS/semiconductor design

DOE

Troubleshooting & quality analysis

Documentation & compliance

Teamwork & communication

Cleanroom familiarity

Education

MSc/PhD in Engineering/Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

UV lithography

Electron-beam lithography

PVD

CVD

Wet etching

RIE

ICP-RIE

DRIE

Dicing

SEM

TEM

Ellipsometry

Profilometry

Job description

We are a Technology Company

Norcada is a MEMS, nanotechnology, and photonics company in Edmonton, Canada. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of products with applications in environmental monitoring, microscopy, microanalysis, genomics and quantum science. Since our founding in 2002, Norcada has developed a broad customer base for its products, with sales and product development collaborations in four continents and more than 40 countries worldwide.

The Position

Norcada is currently looking for candidates to fill a \"MEMS Process Engineer\" position within its MEMS manufacturing group. This position reports to the Device Manufacturing Director, who oversees production of our different MEMS product lines, including microscopy/spectroscopy products and in-situ technology solutions. This position is expected to spend a significant number of working hours inside a cleanroom fabrication facility.

We are seeking individuals with Postgraduate-level education and experience who can support our MEMS design, development, and manufacturing activities. This is a full time, permanent position and provides medical and pension benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop new MEMS products to support the company's production and R&D initiatives
• Troubleshoot process and product quality issues, and take corrective actions as necessary
• Understand equipment capabilities and utilize baseline process performance indicators to control and optimize key processes
• Develop and optimize processes using Design of Experiment (DOE)
• Create, edit and maintain processing documentation
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism that is required from employees of a trusted high-tech brand

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc and/or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science
• Hands-on experience in MEMS or Semiconductor design, prototyping, and production
• Hands-on experience in microfabrication techniques including UV lithography, electron-beam lithography, PVD, CVD, wet etching, RIE, ICP-RIE, DRIE, and dicing
• Experience with metrology tools used for fabrication processing, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), optical microscopy, ellipsometry, and profilometry
• Ability to learn new hardware and software quickly in a fast-paced and high-tech environment
• Manual dexterity and fine mechanical aptitude
• A team player with great communication and interpersonal skills

The Ideal Candidate

• Has training and experience in MEMS or semiconductor fabrication.
• Has experience in designing layouts for UV or Electron Beam lithography.
• Has the ability to carry out investigative work and solve process related issues
• Feels comfortable working assertively in a deadline-driven environment.
• Has excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Good command of English, both written and verbal, is essential
• Has the ability to work both independently and in cooperation with team members
• Is detail-oriented and organized
• Is a P.Eng. or E.I.T. in good standing with APEGA
• Preferably lives within the greater Edmonton Area

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Schedule

Monday to Friday (Flexible hours required)

Weekend availability

Work Location

In person

Benefits:

• Health & Dental - premiums partially covered by us
• Personal Learning Budget - provided to you to spend on skills, courses, or conferences
• 5% Pension Contribution - we contribute, no matching required on your end
• Monthly Team Events - meals, celebrations, training workshops, and real community moments to celebrate you and the team
• Team Training Program - structured learning opportunities, from in-house workshops to external programs