Electron-Beam Lithography & Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of accountability for the JEOL JBX-8100FS electron-beam lithography tool, managing its operation, maintenance, and scheduling.
• Deliver high-resolution patterning services to both internal academic researchers and external industrial partners under fee-for-service contracts.
• Translate partner-company requirements into manufacturable, yield-critical micro- and nano-device processes.
• Monitor and optimize all lithography processes to ensure maximum tool uptime and consistent, repeatable results.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to stakeholders, including C-level and VP-level executives, regarding the feasibility and design of engineering solutions.
• Design, develop, and qualify novel process modules and capabilities to expand the facility's service portfolio.
• Provide expert training and mentorship to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and research associates.
• Ensure all laboratory tasks conform to safety legislation and workplace protocols.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• Minimum of five years of related experience in micro- or nano-fabrication.
• Expertise in high-resolution electron-beam lithography.
• Experience in micro- and nano-device development.
• Proficiency in photolithography and etching processes.
• Knowledge of SEM and various metrology tools for device characterization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Engineering, Applied Science, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Extensive hands-on experience with >50kV high-throughput electron-beam lithography systems (e.g., JEOL JBX-8100FS).
• Proven track record of delivering functional devices in academic, industrial, or commercial R&D environments.
• Proficiency with BEAMER software or equivalent lithography control suites.
• Experience managing NDA-protected projects and interacting with industrial stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and scripting for hardware interfacing.

About the Company

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. The Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (Blusson QMI) is a world-leading venture advancing research into solid-state systems and phenomena involving quantum mechanics.