Process Engineer

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Why Redlen Technologies?

Redlen Technologies is a pioneering company that has revolutionized the semiconductor crystal growth and fabrication process.

At Redlen Technologies, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our founder's visionary work with the Canadian Space Agency laid the foundation for our groundbreaking Cadmium Zinc Telluride (CZT) sensors, revolutionizing medical imaging, security imaging, and non-destructive testing. We are driving a quantum leap forward in medical CT scanners, elevating diagnostic accuracy while reducing radiation dose– a technological feat that has earned us global recognition. With a commitment to excellence, we have earned the trust of Fortune 500 industry customers, leading to our acquisition by Canon Inc. for $430M – a testament to our industry leadership.

With over 200 dedicated professionals, we take pride in fostering a work environment where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals thrive. As an equal opportunity employer we demonstrate that diversity drives innovation, and we are passionate about building a future where every employee contributes to our mission-driven success. Redlen's teams, mirroring the multifaceted diversity of Canadian society, exemplify our commitment to leveraging a wide range of ideas and backgrounds as a driving force for innovation, business excellence, and pioneering advancements in STEM.

Reporting to the Senior Process and Equipment Engineering Manager, the successful applicant will assume a key role in process improvement and optimization of the company’s semiconductor radiation detector products for capacity, yield and cost improvement. Key responsibilities include:

• Optimizing semiconductor fabrication processes such as lapping, polishing, photolithography, metallization, module assembly, etc.;
• Finding continuous improvement opportunities utilizing a wide variety of basic analytical techniques (run charts, control charts, histograms, pareto charts);
• Developing process automation solutions to improve process quality and reduce process cost and cycle time;
• Designing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE) and conducting statistical analysis of data for process optimization, improvement and reporting;
• Generating technical reports and recommendations based on experimental data;
• Documenting the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for various device fabrication processes and material/device characterization instruments;
• Assisting manufacturing process engineering in implementing improvement opportunities;
• Developing process monitoring and control metrics and advising on proper inline metrology;
• Contributing to the tech transfer function between R&D, Engineering and Manufacturing;
• Conducting failure analysis and troubleshooting of non-conforming manufactured products to determine root cause.

Experience

Required:

• A minimum of four years’ experience in semiconductor material and device fabrication or equivalent industries;
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment;
• Attention to detail and ability to recognize/report unforeseen experimental deviations;
• Knowledge of designing experiments using DOE methodology and applying this knowledge to process development, optimization and improvement;
• Statistical analysis experience using Minitab or JMP software.

Skills/Additional requirements:

• A very hands-on and innovative individual that works well in a team environment and with non-routine tasks;
• Experience in mechanical design of simple jigs and fixtures;
• 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

• MSc. or BSc. in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.

Salary Range: $75,000 - 95,000 CAD

At Redlen, we prioritize clarity in our hiring process. The salary range posted above reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries, taking into account factors such as job-related skills and expertise, relevant training and education, and business needs. It is common for ranges to span multiple levels in order to attract top talent across experience levels. It is uncommon to be hired at the top of the range; however, in exceptional cases where a candidate's skills and expertise significantly exceed the role's requirements, we may consider offering a higher salary. If you believe your skill set falls outside this range and you’re interested in exploring opportunities with Redlen, please reach out to our People & Culture Team (T.A. Specialists or Business Partners), specifying how your expertise aligns with our teams, so we can collaborate on potential opportunities. We believe in developing those that demonstrate quality performance and promise.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses;
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance;
• RRSP retirement plan with employer match component;
• Generous paid time off and holidays;
• Vibrant and inclusive workplace culture.