MEMS Process Engineer

Norcada

• $80K — $95K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MSc and/or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Materials Science
  • Hands-on experience in MEMS or Semiconductor design, prototyping, and production
  • Proficient in microfabrication techniques such as UV lithography and PVD
  • Experience with metrology tools like SEM and TEM
  • Ability to quickly learn new hardware and software in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong manual dexterity and mechanical aptitude
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new MEMS products for production and R&D
  • Troubleshoot process and product quality issues
  • Utilize equipment capabilities to optimize key processes
  • Develop and optimize processes using Design of Experiment (DOE)
  • Create and maintain processing documentation
  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a high-tech environment

Benefits

  • Health & Dental - premiums partially covered
  • Personal Learning Budget for skills and courses
  • 5% Pension Contribution with no matching required
  • Monthly Team Events for community building
  • Structured Team Training Program with various learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

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

Candidates who wish to apply may submit their resumes at: https://norcada.applytojobs.ca/

Applications without a proper cover letter and not submitted via our HR website linked above will not be considered for this position.

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

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