Engineer, Process Development (New Process Introduction - NPI)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Redlen scores B on the Alion truth index.
The Process Development Engineer, NPI position is an intermediate level role best suited for someone with a technical background that is looking to build their career with a science and engineering based, mission driven organization. The role itself will require hands-on skill with semiconductor manufacturing, combined with advanced data analyses capabilities. Our ideal candidate has relevant, hands-on industry experience in addition to experience in a laboratory environment and is driven to use a scientific approach to determine the root cause of problems and find practical solutions
Reporting to the Manager, NPI Process Development, the successful applicant will assume a key role in the development, fabrication and characterization of the company’s proprietary semiconductor radiation detector products. This role is an onsite at our Saanichton production facility.
Key Responsibilities:
Core Focus: Vacuum Deposition, Solution Deposition, Spin Coating, Photolithography, Etch
Developing and optimizing semiconductor fabrication processes such as dicing, lapping, polishing, deposition, photolithography and etching
Designing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE), conducting statistical analysis of data for process optimization and generating clear, concise reports and presentations
Organizing process runs and fabricating sensors to execute experiments, gain process statistics and to fulfill prototype deliverables
Documenting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for device fabrication processes and material/device characterization instruments
Developing process automation solutions to improve process quality and reduce process cost
Develop and execute process qualification plans, including IQ/OQ/PQ activities, validation protocols and control plans.
Performing failure analysis and troubleshooting of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause
Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Providing support for training and certification of technologists and technicians
Support the transfer function between NPI and Manufacturing
Required/Preferred Experience
Demonstrated research experience with processes noted in the Core Focus above
Minimum of five years of relevant, hand-on industry experience in process or product development in a manufacturing environment
Experimental Design experience using ANOVA and/or DOE, preferred
Our ideal candidates often have an interest in “maker” crafts such as car or machine maintenance, they enjoy hands-on, problem-solving activities.
Skills/Additional requirements
An understanding of Semiconductor Physics or relevant Material Properties
A very hands-on and innovative individual that works well in a team environment
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to work with limited supervision
Demonstrated positive attitude and self-motivation
Education
Master’s or PhD degree in mechanical engineering, nanotechnology, material science, electrical engineering, physics, applied physics, chemical engineering, chemistry, or other scientific field.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 CAD