Technical Officer, Wafer Fabrication (MOCVD)

National Research Council of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The National Research Council of Canada seeks a Technical Officer, Wafer Fabrication (MOCVD) to support epitaxial growth and MOCVD operations at the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre. The role involves hands-on process support in a cleanroom environment and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality production.

Qualifications include hands-on experience with epitaxial growth, cleanroom wafer fabrication, data analysis, and MES documentation.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating manufacturing equipment used for epitaxial growth and semiconductor fabrication.
• Basic experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience handling chemicals in a cleanroom laboratory or semiconductor manufacturing setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret process or metrology data.
• Experience documenting process steps and results using MES or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and OH&S regulations for a safe lab and office environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams to meet production objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on process support for MOCVD operations and epitaxial growth.
• Help with operation and optimization of MOCVD processes in a cleanroom setting.
• Monitor equipment performance and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Document and communicate manufacturing procedures and results.

Skills

Epitaxial growth

MOCVD operations

Cleanroom processes

Data analysis

Process documentation

OH&S knowledge

MES familiarity

Education

Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

MOCVD reactors

MES software

Word/Excel

Job description

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Technical Officer, Wafer Fabrication (MOCVD)

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: 2 years

Language Requirements:English
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.
This position is being re-posted. If you had previously applied to this competition, there is no need to re-apply.

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Defence Industrial Strategy

The NRC has an important role within the Government of Canada's Defence Industrial Strategy , accelerating research and innovation, and helping Canadian businesses develop leading-edge technologies for civilian and military use.

With expertise across fields such as transportation, quantum science, medical countermeasures and advanced manufacturing, the NRC is hiring to drive the development of national sovereign defence capabilities. The following role will support the NRC’s contributions to defence priorities.

The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Wafer Fabrication (MOCVD) to support our Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC). The Technical Officer is someone who shares the NRC core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity.
The position will provide hands‑on process support for semiconductor prototype development and pre‑commercial production in a cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in the operation and optimization of Metal‑Organic Chemical Vapour Deposition (MOCVD) processes, supporting the epitaxial growth of compound semiconductor materials used in advanced photonic and electronic device fabrication.
While the primary focus will be on MOCVD operations, the incumbent may also support other wafer fabrication activities as required. The successful candidate will work as part of a collaborative team of technical specialists, performing process operations, monitoring equipment performance, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. All work is conducted following established procedures and process instructions in the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and scheduled by the operations and planning teams.
This opportunity will appeal to individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic, technology‑driven environment and who take pride in supporting the development of cutting‑edge photonic technologies that serve Canadian industry and research clients.

Screening criteria

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 related work experience.

• **Significant hands‑on experience operating complex manufacturing equipment used for epitaxial growth and semiconductor device fabrication.
• *Basic experience with semiconductor wafer fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment.
• **Significant experience in the safe handling and processing of chemicals in a cleanroom laboratory or semiconductor manufacturing environment.
• **Significant experience in analyzing and interpreting process or metrology data.
• *Basic experience documenting process steps and results using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or equivalent production tracking platform.
• **Significant experience with wet‑chemistry processing, such as III‑V wet‑etching, pre‑cleans, and surface preparation methods used in semiconductor wafer fabrication.
• *Basic experience supporting other wafer fabrication activities, such as photolithography, etch, thin‑film deposition, and metrology, as required to meet production priorities.

*Basic experience is defined as 6 months to 12 months.
**Significant experience is defined as two (2) to five (5) years.

Condition of employment

• Reliability Status
  • For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.
• Must qualify to work in a controlled Goods Zone, training will be provided.
• 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:

• Knowledge of semiconductor materials and epitaxial growth principles as applied to MOCVD processes.
• Ability to operate and monitor complex fabrication equipment, such as MOCVD reactors, following established process instructions and safety protocols.
• Ability to perform routine equipment checks, calibrations, and basic maintenance to ensure stable and repeatable process performance.
• Ability to rigorously follow manufacturing procedures in a technical environment and to support senior staff in executing and documenting related analyses.
• 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 to maintain a safe and compliant laboratory and office environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineering and operations staff to support production schedules and process objectives.
• 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

• robust pension plan
• comprehensive health and dental coverage
• disability and life insurance
• office closure at the end of December
• additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond

Notes

• In 2025, the NRC was chosen as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a National Capital RegionTop Employerand Forbes Canada’s Best Employer.
• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified listmay be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The successful candidate would be expected to work independently and safely in a laboratory environment.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• Overtime may occasionally be required.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (24844) to:

Closing Date: 19 October 2026 - 23:59 Eastern Time

*If you are currently a term or continuing employee at NRC, please apply through the SuccessFactors Careersmodule from your NRC computer.