Title: Technician, Process Development

Work Location: Thurso, Canada

Division & Department: Production

COMPANY VALUES

All Authentix employees are expected to embrace our Company values in the performance of their respective tasks and duties.

Always with integrity .Authentixians value:

• Dedicate ourselves to our customers' success
• Compete and win with integrity
• Create innovative solutions with science and technology
• Team and collaborate with accountability

JOB SUMMARY

The Technologist, Process Development will support scientists and engineers and be responsible for executing nano and micro-fabrication process steps including operating and maintaining production equipment and systems. Successful candidates will have a unique hands-on opportunity to work with cutting-edge nano-imprint lithography (NIL) systems, assisting in the development of new fabrication procedures or improving the previously developed process steps. Strong technical aptitude and high attention to details is required for this role.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of this job.

• Assist the setup of systems and equipment on our processing lines Support the installation of new equipment and systems
• Complete detailed progress reports on the development of new processes and systems
• Analyze system and process performance and relay recommendations to the team for improvements
• Identify manufacturing faults & provide troubleshooting recommendations
• Maintain and update documentation including SOPs, quality assurance, and technical specification documents
• Order materials and supplies from vendors and external manufacturing partners

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience - 2 years' experience working in a production/manufacturing environment. Experience in large-scale printing, printed electronics, hologram manufacturing, or display manufacturing is considered an asset. Familiarity with ISO standards. Available to work overtime as required. Education - The successful candidate will have a diploma or degree from a recognized program in a technical/engineering field. Technical - The successful candidate will have a high attention to detail and ability to document processes and procedures. Experience with PLC's, and 2&3D design software programs will be considered an asset.

Software - Experience using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Project, Teams, and Outlook.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with roll-to-roll machinery, industrial printing processes and experience working with UV/thermal curing resins.
• Bilingual in French and English is preferred for cross-functional work with our global offices.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the job. Authentix is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADA Amendments of 2008 and all applicable state and local laws concerning disability accommodation. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to individuals with known physical or mental disabilities if such accommodation would not impose an undue hardship on the company, and would enable the individual to apply for, or perform, the essential functions of the position in question.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard environment. Employees may work under the stress of regular interdepartmental interaction and pressure to meet various deadlines.

Physical: Essential functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an production manufacturing/lab setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; must be able to hear and verbally communicate in order to exchange information in person or over the phone; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement; to occasionally travel to other locations using various modes of private or commercial transportation.