Engineer, Process Development (Current Process Introduction - NPI)
Job Description
Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process.
At Redlen Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose– a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M – a testament to our industry leadership.

With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success.Redlen's teams, mirroring the multifaceted diversity of Canadian society, exemplify our commitment to leveraging a wide range of ideas and backgrounds as a driving force for innovation, business excellence, and pioneering advancements in STEM.

The Process Development Engineer, NPI position is an intermediate level role best suited for someone with a technical background that is looking to build their career with a science and engineering based, mission driven organization. The role itself will require hands‑on skill with semiconductor manufacturing,



combined with advanced data analyses capabilities. Our ideal candidate has relevant, hands‑on industry experience in addition to experience in a laboratory environment and is driven to use a scientific approach to determine the root cause of problems and find practical solutions

Reporting to the Manager, NPI Process Development, the successful applicant will assume a key role in the development, fabrication and characterization of the company’s proprietary semiconductor radiation detector products. This role is an onsite at our Saanichton production facility.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Focus: Vacuum Deposition, Solution Deposition, Spin Coating, Photolithography, Etch

Developing and optimizing semiconductor fabrication processes such as dicing, lapping, polishing, deposition, photolithography and etching

Designing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE), conducting statistical analysis of data for process optimization and generating clear, concise reports and presentations

Organizing process runs and fabricating sensors to execute experiments, gain process statistics and to fulfill prototype deliverables

Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for device fabrication processes and material/device characterization instruments

Developing process automation solutions to improve process quality and reduce process cost

Develop and execute process qualification plans, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities, validation protocols and control plans.





Performing failure analysis and troubleshooting of non‑conforming manufactured product to determine root cause

Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

Providing support for training and certification of technologists and technicians

Support the transfer function between NPI and Manufacturing

Required/Preferred Experience

Demonstrated research experience with processes noted in the Core Focus above

Minimum of five years of relevant, hand‑on industry experience in process or product development in a manufacturing environment

Experimental Design experience using ANOVA and/or DOE, preferred

Our ideal candidates often have an interest in “maker” crafts such as car or machine maintenance, they enjoy hands‑on, problem‑solving activities.

Skills/Additional requirements

An understanding of Semiconductor Physics or relevant Material Properties

A very hands‑on and innovative individual that works well in a team environment

Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

Outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to work with limited supervision

Demonstrated positive attitude and self‑motivation

Education

Master’s or PhD degree in mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, material science, electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, or other scientific field.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 CAD

Total Rewards and Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

RRSP retirement plan with employer match component .

Generous paid time off and holidays.

Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.

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📌 Engineer, Process Development (New Process Introduction - NPI) (British Columbia)
🏢 Redlen Technologies
📍 British Columbia