Characterization Engineer – Electron Microscopy
Role Overview
Natural Resources Canada, Energy Technology Sector, CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton is hiring a Characterization Engineer in Hamilton, Ontario.
Provide hands-on laboratory and technical support for materials characterization using electron microscopy and related techniques.
Support multiple research programs through quality data acquisition, sample preparation, and microscopy facility operations.
The process intends to staff one one-year term position; a pool may be established for similar positions with different tenures, language requirements, security requirements, conditions, or locations.
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Position overview
Natural Resources Canada, Energy Technology Sector, CanmetMATERIALS-Hamilton is hiring a Characterization Engineer in Hamilton, Ontario.
Provide hands-on laboratory and technical support for materials characterization using electron microscopy and related techniques.
Support multiple research programs through quality data acquisition, sample preparation, and microscopy facility operations.
The process intends to staff one one-year term position; a pool may be established for similar positions with different tenures, language requirements, security requirements, conditions, or locations.
Duties
- Prepare samples for SEM and TEM analysis using standard and advanced techniques, including FIB.
- Operate SEM instruments and associated analytical tools; operate the XRD instrument.
- Support scientists in executing characterization plans and experiments.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and microscopy infrastructure; schedule facility use and track preventative maintenance.
- Analyze and document microstructural data, support reporting, and assist with method development and new techniques.
Essential qualifications
- Relevant engineering degree from a recognized post-secondary institution, such as mechanical, civil, electrical, aeronautical, or geological engineering.
- Laboratory or technical support experience in materials characterization and hands-on microstructural characterization using SEM and/or TEM.
- Electron microscopy sample preparation experience using metallographic, electropolishing and/or ion milling methods, and FIB techniques.
- Experience operating analytical instruments, acquiring data, and characterizing metallic, ceramic, or composite materials for applied research or industrial projects.
- Experience supporting multiple projects or clients collaboratively.
- Knowledge of materials science, SEM principles, crystallography, X-ray diffraction, and microstructural analysis.
- Ability to operate and maintain microscopy instruments, support experiments, communicate technical information, and manage competing laboratory tasks.
- English is essential; Reliability Status security clearance is a condition of employment.
Asset qualifications
- A relevant master’s degree is an asset.
- Experience with advanced SEM methods such as EDS or EBSD; TEM methods such as EDS, EELS, in situ, or cryo microscopy; instrument maintenance or troubleshooting; or industrial clients/applied research is an asset.
Operational requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed and work overtime when required.
Assessment information
Applicants must provide concrete examples in screening responses explaining how they meet the qualifications; responses may be used to assess written communication.
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