Technical Officer, Infrastructure

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The Role

We are looking for a Technical Officer, Infrastructure to support our Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) Research Centre. The incumbent would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  
 
The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) offers our clients and partners access to cutting-edge photonics fabrication services providing simulation, design, fabrication, testing, characterization, prototyping and foundry services to help move innovative photonics devices to market.
 

The primary purpose of this position is to provide specialized technical services on a wide variety of complex semiconductor Infrastructure equipment and facilities necessary to support multi-shift fabrication activities. The incumbents will also safely operate, repair, test and pro-actively maintain Infrastructure equipment in order to increase capabilities and maximize uptime.

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 electronics, robotics or other electro-mechanical discipline related to the position.

An equivalent combination of work related experience, training and education would also be considered.
 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Recent* experience providing technical support within a semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom or similar fast paced industrial environment.
• Experience documenting, writing procedures and analyzing data using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience installing and maintaining semiconductor Lab Infrastructure equipment, Ultra High Purity (UHP) water systems, High Purity gas installations, Bulk delivery systems.
• Recent* experience installing and maintaining Gas Monitoring and Life Safety systems and modifications.
• Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic circuits such as (Digital/Analog I/O, pressure and flow sensors).
• Experience handling hazardous and/or Toxic chemicals, compressed gases and waste in an industrial environment.
• Experience operating, monitoring and calibrating process equipment such as abatement systems, waste neutralization plants, solvent collection systems and process vacuum systems.
   

The following criteria would be considered assets:
 

• Experience repairing and/or rebuilding electrical and/or mechanical assemblies (eg: pumps, motors, drives, bearings etc).
• Experience providing Emergency Response in a semiconductor Fab environment.
• Experience utilizing computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

* Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last two (2) years.

Condition of Employment

• Reliability Status.
• Must qualify to work in a Controlled Goods Zone. Training will be provided.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50 kg.
• Must be able to use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

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

1. Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) policies, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System  (WHMIS) and safe work practices required in an industrial environment.
2. Ability to operate, repair and maintain complex semiconductor Infrastructure equipment and facility interfaces.
3. Ability to interpret and apply technical directions from a variety of sources including engineering drawings, facility interface documentation, data acquisition systems, repair manuals, industry standards and standardized procedures.
4. Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and Best Practices of duties such as gas cylinder changes, hazardous waste collection and neutralization, and gas monitoring calibrations.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Technology Support.

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Compensation

From $64,829 to $89,227 per annum.

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• Overtime may sometimes be required. 
• Willingness to work with the presence of enhanced noise.
• Willingness to work in conditions of temperature differences.
• Willingness to work with high ladders, forklifts and/or scaffolding. 
• The incumbent is expected to work in a cleanroom laboratory environment and follow the established health and safety guidelines.
• The incumbent will be expected to work with hazardous chemicals and materials.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.