R&D Scientist / Engineer – OLED & Sensor Fabrication & Characterization

Company: Sentia Technologies
Location: Burnaby, BC – On-site
Employment: Full-time; Part-time may also be considered

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Sentia Technologies is a Canadian deep-tech company developing next-generation printed and flexible sensor technologies. We are looking for a hands-on R&D Scientist/Engineer with experience in OLEDs, sensors, thin-film device fabrication, and characterization to join our team in Burnaby, BC.

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Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and optimize OLED and optoelectronic devices

• Fabricate and characterize printed, flexible, and electronic sensors

• Perform thin-film deposition using techniques such as spin coating, blade coating, slot-die coating, screen printing, and/or inkjet printing

• Conduct electrical, optical, structural, and surface characterization of materials, thin films, and devices

• Characterize device performance, including electrical response, stability, sensitivity, and other relevant parameters

• Work with functional materials, electrodes, metal oxides, polymers, and semiconductor layers

• Analyze experimental data and troubleshoot fabrication and device-performance issues

• Develop and optimize fabrication and characterization protocols

• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and experimental documentation

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Qualifications

• Minimum Master's degree; PhD preferred in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Nanotechnology, or a closely related field

• Hands-on experience in OLED fabrication and/or sensor fabrication and characterization is strongly preferred

• Experience with thin-film processing and device characterization

• Familiarity with characterization techniques such as I-V measurements, spectroscopy, microscopy, profilometry, AFM, SEM, or related techniques is an asset

• Experience with printed electronics, flexible electronics, organic electronics, OLEDs, sensors, or semiconductor devices is highly desirable

• Strong experimental, troubleshooting, and data-analysis skills

• Ability to independently perform laboratory work and collaborate within an R&D team

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Location

Candidates should currently reside in Metro Vancouver and be able to work on-site in Burnaby, BC.

Graduates and researchers from Simon Fraser University (SFU) and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are especially encouraged to apply.

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How to Apply

Please send your CV/resume and a short description of your relevant hands-on experience to:

info@sentiatechnologies.com 
 

Please briefly describe the OLEDs, sensors, or other electronic/optoelectronic devices you have personally fabricated, as well as the fabrication and characterization techniques you have used.

Full-time candidates are preferred; however, qualified part-time candidates will also be considered.