We are a Technology Company Norcada is a MEMS, nanotechnology, and photonics company in Edmonton, Canada. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of products with applications in environmental monitoring, microscopy, microanalysis, genomics and quantum science. Since our founding in 2002, Norcada has developed a broad customer base for its products, with sales and product development collaborations in four continents and more than 40 countries worldwide.

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 setting.

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

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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