Nanofabrication Engineer

Job title:

Nanofabrication Engineer

Company

Q-Block Computing

Job description

Salary range: $57,600 – $115,200Job type: Full timeLocation: On-site (Edmonton, AB & Wetaskiwin, AB)Job Description: Q-Block Computing is seeking a Nanofabrication Engineer to join our innovative team in Canada. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge quantum technologies in sensing, communication, and computation. The candidate will join Q-Block Computing to develop integrated photonic devices by optimizing nanofabrication and thin film deposition processes.Job summary: As a Nanofabrication Engineer, you will collaborate with other team members and achieve technical milestones under the guidance of senior leaders. Job duty includes the fabrication and characterization of integrated photonic devices (Si3N4/Si), as well as process development.Responsibilities

• Nanofabrication: Wet (e.g., electroplating, electropolishing, chemical etching) and dry (plasma, ICP-RIE) processes, UV/e-beam lithography, post-processing (wafer dicing, wire bonding, edge coupler), and characterization (AFM, SEM, STEM, profilometer, ellipsometry), deposition (sputter and thermal depositions), and sample preparation.
• Cleanroom organization and maintenance.
• General shop maintenance and SOP development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional R&D teams.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualification

• Masters/PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years professional experience in nanofabrication with a preference on nanophotonics.

Skills

• Preferred experience in nanofabrication of Si3N4 photonic devices.
• Basic knowledge of nanofabrication and material science.
• Ability to travel between Edmonton and Wetaskiwin facilities.
• General cleanroom maintenance and organization.
• Strong attention to detail, authenticity, and a sense of responsibility in all tasks
• Critical thinking and problem-solving mindset
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaborative in a dynamic team environment

Benefits

• Extended health care benefits (inc. dental and vision)
• Life insurance
• Overtime paid after 8 hours/day

Equal Opportunity: Q-Block Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Expected salary

$57600 – 115200 per year

Location

Edmonton, AB

Job date

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:52:41 GMT

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