Semiconductor Process Analyst

Tech Insights; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored training and dev

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible vacation policy

Wellness resources

Diversity and inclusion

Salary range disclosed

Job summary

TechInsights in Ottawa, Canada, seeks a Process Analyst for on-site work at our Ottawa office. The role involves leading technical content build projects, analyzing semiconductor process technologies, and supporting Intellectual Property clients with patent analysis and tech trend monitoring.

You will collaborate with program managers, prepare lab orders, evaluate results, and produce customer-facing reports.

Qualifications

• Relevant semiconductor industry experience or equivalent academic background.
• Solid understanding of analytical techniques used in semiconductor analysis.
• Experience supporting IP-related projects and patent analysis is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical analysis projects and coordinate with program managers.
• Prepare lab work orders, evaluate results, and map patent elements.
• Write customer-facing reports and verify content across team members.
• Monitor technology trends and participate in conferences as a TechInsights representative.
• Provide technical input for IP content projects and support licensing discussions.
• Scope projects and develop proposals with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Semiconductor industry experience

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

SEM

TEM

EDS

EELS

SIMS

FTIR

Raman spectroscopy

SRP

Job description

OUR STORY

TechInsights is the information Platform for the semiconductor industry.

Regarded as the most trusted source of actionable, in-depth intelligence related to semiconductor innovation and surrounding markets, TechInsights’ content informs decision makers and professionals whose success depends on accurate knowledge of the semiconductor industry—past, present, or future.

Over 650 companies and 150,000 users access the TechInsights Platform, the world’s largest vertically integrated collection of unmatched reverse engineering, teardown, and market analysis in the semiconductor industry. This collection includes detailed circuit analysis, imagery, semiconductor process flows, device teardowns, illustrations, costing and pricing information, forecasts, market analysis, and expert commentary. TechInsights’ customers include the most successful technology companies who rely on TechInsights’ analysis to make informed business, design, and product decisions faster and with greater confidence. For more information, visit www.techinsights.com.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Company-sponsored training and development opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, wellness, RRSP/401K Matching, annual fitness reimbursement)
• Flexible vacation policy
• Trusted Device Reimbursement Program
• Community involvement opportunities through charitable alliances: https://www.techinsights.com/community-involvement
• Wellness resources and support
• Inclusive environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, and accessibility
• High-growth company driven by high performance
• Expected salary range: $107,000 - $114,000 CAD

THE OPPORTUNITY

In the role of Process Analyst, you will participate in technical content build projects, as well as work on projects undertaken in support of our Intellectual Property clients. The work is largely focused on analysis of devices manufactured with advanced semiconductor process technologies and patents related to these technologies. In addition, you will participate in, support and guide research and technical analysis activities. You will also provide technical input and patent analysis for technical content projects for Intellectual Property clients and actively monitors technology trends.

In this role you will work with technologies within your area of expertise; however, as demands necessitate, you may be required to participate in other technical domains.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Project scoping and proposal development

• Work closely with the Program Managers to gather requirements for project proposals
• Provide technical support during project proposal preparation both during and after the project scoping phase

Technical analysis projects

• Act as project leader for the technical analysis projects
• Prepare lab work orders based on the approved scope of work, and evaluate lab results
• Perform technical analysis of the semiconductor process technology
• Select report content and write customer-facing reports
• Through reverse engineering results, evaluate patents for their use in semiconductor industry and for supportability
• Perform claim analysis and claim element mapping to selective devices to produce Evidence of Patent Use documents
• Verify technical content of reports prepared by other team members

Monitor technology trends and developments

• Support broader project teams through monitoring technology trends, process/materials development and device research in main area of technical expertise
• Participate in and attend conferences and other events as a representative of TechInsights to both gather and share technical knowledge

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Relevant semiconductor industry experience or equivalent academic experience
• Knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
  • Manufacturing technologies for advanced CMOS, with emphasis on FinFET
  • Manufacturing processes for DRAM, 2D/3D NAND, or NOR flash memory
  • Manufacturing processes for emerging memory (ReRAM, ST-MRAM, PCRAM, FeRAM)
  • Manufacturing processes for CMOS image sensors or displays (LCD, LED, OLED).
  • Manufacturing processes for III-V semiconductors for optoelectronics, RF, or power
• An understanding of the limitations and advantages of analytical techniques, including SEM, TEM, EDS, EELS, SIMS, FTIR, Raman, SRP
• Experience in intellectual property services such as patent filing, prosecution, technical support for licensing, patent brokerage etc. is an asset
• Strong analytical skills combined with ability to handle multiple concurrent projects and work well with cross functional teams
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills

As part of the recruitment process for this position, you will be required to submit your latest citizenship and/or permanent residency information. This information will be used to comply with U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT

This role is on-site at our Ottawa office.

Technology knows no bounds, and neither does TechInsights. Bringing together talented humans from different perspectives, backgrounds and abilities is something we take seriously. We’re committed to building an inclusive environment that welcomes you to be your authentic self and allows us to push past the boundaries together.

TechInsights is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

AI technology may be used to assist in the screening and assessment of applications for this position. Our recruiters are involved at every stage, and all hiring decisions are made by People and hiring teams.

As part of any recruitment process, TechInsights collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect and use that data and to meeting our data protection obligations. Our Privacy policy can be referenced here: https://www.techinsights.com/privacy-policy