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Electrical Engineering Research Scientist

Technical Officer, Semiconductor Plasma Etch

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: National Research Council Canada
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Tenure:

Term

Duration: Two (2) years

Language Requirements: English

Work arrangements:Due to the nature of the work and operational requirements, this position will require full-time physical presence at the at the NRC work location identified.

Discover the possible

Anything is possible at the NRC, named in 2025 one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Top Employer in the National Capital Region and Forbes Canada’s Best Employers!

As Canada’s leading research and technology organization, our world-renowned research pushes the boundaries of science and engineering to make the impossible, possible. Every day we explore new ideas through innovative research and help companies discover possibilities that impact Canada’s future and the world.

At the NRC, you’ll also discover new possibilities. Our supportive workplace fosters a culture of creativity, welcoming fresh perspectives and innovation at all levels. We value teamwork. You’ll collaborate across multiple fields and with the brightest minds to find creative solutions. Most importantly, you’ll discover what’s possible within you as you grow, make valuable contributions and progress in your professional journey.

From ground-breaking discoveries to a life-changing career, discover your possible at the NRC.

The role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Semiconductor Plasma Etch to support the Advanced Technology Fabrication (ATF) facility at the Quantum Nanotechnology Research Centre. The Technical Officer would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.

Working with clients and partners, the National Research Council Canada provides strategic research, innovation support, scientific, and technical services to develop and deploy solutions to meet Canada's current and future industrial and societal needs. The ATF offers our clients and partners access to cutting-edge semiconductor research and fabrication capabilities providing simulation, design, fabrication, testing, characterization, and prototyping. Bringing cutting edge research to the benefit of Canadian society and industries.

The key activities of the Technical Officer Plasma Etch are:

  • Carry on operation of plasma etch tools (such as Reactive Ion Etch (RIE) and Inductively Coupled Plasma, and Deep RIE systems).
  • Perform tool qualifications, process monitoring, and ensure that equipment operates within required parameters.
  • Work closely with process engineers (ROs/RCOs) to improve overall tool performance, yield and efficiency.
  • Perform routine inspections to ensure smooth operations and minimize downtime through root cause analysis for equipment or process failures, and implement solutions.
  • Establish and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the operations team and training and guidance to junior members and operators.

    • 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 recent
    ** hands-on experience in a semiconductor fabrication environment.
  • Significant experience in reactive ion etching (RIE) and inductively coupled plasma etch (ICP-RIE) of semiconductor materials using various chemistries.
  • Significant and recent
    ** hands-on experience in design of experiments for determining process parameters monitoring semiconductor fabrication processes including the use of characterization equipment.
  • Hands on experience with Oxford plasma etch systems would be considered an asset

    • ** Significant experience is defined as two (2) to five (5) years of experience.

    *** Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) years.

    Condition of employment

    Reliability Status

    For a Reliability Status, verification of background information over a period of 5 years is required.

    Language requirements

    English

    Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

    Assessment…

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