Overview
We are a Technology Company
Norcada is a photonics, MEMS and nanotechnology company located in Edmonton, Canada. The company focuses on the development and manufacturing of products with applications in environmental scanning and sensing, 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 Fabrication Process Technologist” position within its MEMS Manufacturing group. The candidate will be working in a semiconductor clean-room environment to carry out microfabrication and wafer processing work to support the company’s production and R&D activities.
This position reports to our device manufacturing director who oversees production of our established microscopy/spectroscopy products as well as our in-situ technology solutions. We are seeking individuals with technician level education and experience who can support our MEMS processing, manufacturing, and device qualification. This is a full time, permanent position and provides medical and pension benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
– Operate various processing equipment to support production and R&D
– Optical inspection, quality control and assurance (QC/QA)
– Other wafer processing related tasks
– Work closely with the team Leader, Product Engineers and Process Techs for quality control and device qualifications
– Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism that is required from employees of a trusted high-tech brand
Qualifications and Experience
– A college diploma or degree in Nano Tech, Chemical Tech, Cleanroom Tech, Physics, and or Engineering. 2- or 4-year degrees will be accepted.
– Cleanroom work experience is highly sought in this position
– Experience in characterization techniques such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), optical microscopy, ellipsometry, and profilometry
– Has basic training and experience in MEMS or Semiconductor fabrication
– Ability to learn new tools quickly in a fast-paced high-tech environment
– Manual dexterity and fine mechanical aptitude
The Ideal Candidate
– Has excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Good command of English, both written and verbal, is essential
– Has the ability to work independently and in cooperation with team members
– Hands-on experience in characterization of MEMS or Semiconductor devices.
– Hands-on experience in microfabrication techniques including UV and e-beam lithography, PVD and CVD deposition (sputtering, evaporation, PECVD, ALD, etc), Wet and plasma etching (metal and semiconductor wet etching, ICP/RIE, DRIE, etc).
– Is detail-oriented and organized
– Preferably lives within the greater Edmonton Area
Job Type: Full-time