Technical Officer, Advanced Devices
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.
City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Advanced Electronics and Photonics
Classification: TO-3
Tenure: Continuing
Language Requirements: English
Note: Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the NRC work location identified.
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At the NRC, we know that diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, a safe and respectful work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process.
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Your Challenge
Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.
We are looking for a Technical Officer, Advanced Devices to support our Advanced Electronics and Photonics (AEP) Research Center. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
This position will focus on providing technical process support for semiconductor prototype development and pre-commercial production in a clean-room environment. The incumbent will be involved in hands-on fabrication and problem solving research and development activities while maintaining high standards of quality to support client needs.
The incumbent works as a member of the fabrication team producing photonic and electronic devices, using a variety of tools under the guidance of the Team Leader and Research Officers.
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 a technical, engineering or scientific discipline related to the position.
For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency
Experience
- Significant hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication within an R&D or manufacturing environment.
- Significant experience monitoring semiconductor fabrication processes including the use of characterization equipment.
- Significant experience compiling data, using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software or databases and presenting results in a clear manner.
- Solid experience in plasma enhanced chemical vapor (PECVD) deposition of thin films
- Solid experience in reactive ion etching (RIE) of semiconductor materials using various chemistries.
- Solid experience in inductively coupled plasma etch (ICP-RIE) of semiconductor materials using various chemistries
- Experience in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) would be considered an asset
For alternate qualifications please refer to equivalency heading below.
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and extensive experience in an R&D semiconductor facility may be considered.
Condition of Employment
Reliability Status
Language Requirements
English
Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests
Assessment Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
Technical Competencies
- Advanced knowledge of semiconductor device fabrication and characterization equipment and their operation in a cleanroom environment;
- Advanced knowledge of safe practices for working with chemicals, compressed gases, liquid nitrogen, and electrical, mechanical, and vacuum systems;
- Ability to accurately interpret technical direction from a variety of sources including process work flows and standardized procedures;
- Ability to set priorities and manage time to maximize productivity.
- Advanced knowledge of operation and use of plasma deposition and etch tools, Scanning electron Microscope (SEM), and associated metrology equipment.
- Solid knowledge of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) would be considered an asset.
Behavioural Competencies
- Technology support - Client focus (Level 2)
- Technology support - Communication (Level 2)
- Technology support - Initiative (Level 2)
- Technology support - Results orientation (Level 2)
- Technology support - Teamwork (Level 2)
Competency Profile(s)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support
Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
Compensation
From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum.
NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
Notes
- Shift work may be required.
- These positions are being advertised internally and externally simultaneously; however, first consideration will be given to internal NRC applicants.
- Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
- In order to ensure a prompt and efficient processing of applications, candidates are encouraged to provide, along with their résumé, a detailed covering letter explaining how they meet each of the requirements of this position (education, experience, language requirements) by providing concrete examples. In addition, the candidate is encouraged to describe in detail when, where and how he/she gained the experience.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- The incumbent is expected to work in a laboratory environment and follow the established health and safety guidelines. Also willingness to work in clean rooms.
- Overtime may sometimes 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 (17876) to:
E-mail: NRC.NRCHiring-EmbaucheCNRC.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone: 343-552-7798
Closing Date: 28 October 2022 - 23:59 Eastern Time
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