Technical Officer, E-beam

National Research Council Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

National Research Council of Canada (CPFC) seeks Technical Officer to support semiconductor prototype development and pre-commercial production in a cleanroom environment.

The role involves hands-on wafer fabrication, e-beam lithography, plasma dry-etch, wet-etch, and metrology processing, with strict MES adherence and safety protocols. Full-time presence required in Ottawa.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience supporting III-V wafer fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment.
• Significant hands-on experience operating complex manufacturing equipment used for wafer patterning and semiconductor device fabrication, with priority given to those with experience in e-beam lithography on III-V semiconductor materials.
• Basic experience in analyzing and interpreting process or metrology data.
• Significant hands-on experience in safe handling and processing of chemicals in a cleanroom laboratory or semiconductor manufacturing environment.

Skills

Wafer fabrication

E-beam lithography

Cleanroom operations

Metrology data analysis

Chemicals handling in cleanroom

Equipment operation

Education

Post-secondary education in Electronic Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

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Priority may be given to the following designated employment equity groups: women, Indigenous Peoples* (First Nations, Inuit and Métis), persons with disabilities and racialized persons*.

* The Employment Equity Act, which is under review, uses the terminology Aboriginal peoples and visible minorities.

Candidates are asked to self-declare when applying to this hiring process.

OrganizationalUnit:Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre

Classification:TO-3

Duration: 1 Year

Work arrangements: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.

*Note: The intent of this hiring process is to fill various term positions for the night and weekend shifts.

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The role

We are looking for Technical Officers to support the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) within NRC’s Emerging Technology and Photonics Research Centre portfolio. The Technical Officer is someone who shares the NRC core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity.

The position will focus on providing process support for semiconductor prototype development and pre-commercial production in a class 100 – 1000 clean room facility environment.

The successful candidates will be involved in hands‑on wafer fabrication activities while maintaining high standards of quality to support client demands. These candidates would be members of a team of technical specialists responsible for the performance of a wide range of semiconductor wafer fabrication processes. Processes relevant to this position include, but are not limited to; electron‑beam (e‑beam) lithography, plasma dry‑etch, chemical wet‑etch, and metrology processing on indium phosphide (InP) substrates for relevant client projects, but other processing may be assigned as required by supervisors. All processing must be accomplished in accordance with instructions contained in the manufacturing execution system (MES) and the schedule set by the operations and planning teams.

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

Post‑secondary education in Electronic Engineering Technology, or Scientific discipline related to the position or an appropriate combination of education and work experience.

• Extensive* hands‑on experience supporting III‑V wafer fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment.
• Significant** hands‑on experience operating complex manufacturing equipment used for wafer patterning and of semiconductor device fabrication, with priority given to those with experience in e‑beam lithography on III‑V Semiconductor materials.
• Basic*** experience in the analyzing and interpreting process or metrology data.
• Significant** hands‑on experience in the safe handling and processing of chemicals in a cleanroom laboratory or semiconductor manufacturing environment.

*Extensive experience is defined as a minimum of six (6) years of experience.
**Significant experience is defined as two (2) to five (5) years.
***Basic experience is defined as 6 months to 12 months.

Condition of employment

• Reliability Status

For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

• Must be available to work night shift or weekend shift schedules;
• Must qualify to work in a controlled Goods Zone, training will be provided; and
• Must be able to work in a semiconductor cleanroom environment and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

• Ability to rigorously follow manufacturing procedures in a technical environment and to support senior staff in the execution and documentation of related analyses.
• Ability to operate and monitor complex fabrication equipment, such as E‑Beam lithography, following established process instructions and safety protocols.
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize task to maximize productivity.
• Ability to use standard software tools e.g. (Word, Excel) and manufacturing databases for data entry and retrieval.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and Occupational Health & Safety (OH & S) regulations required maintain a safe and compliant laboratory and office environment.
• Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile(s): Technology Support

NRC employees enjoy a wide‑range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well‑being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• In 2026, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital Region Top Employer and Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre‑qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one‑year period.
• The successful candidate would be expected to work independently and safely in a laboratory environment.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with therequisition number (26294) to:

Closing Date: 13 November 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time