Research Engineer (I)
About the role
Job ID
76153
Job Title
Research Engineer (I)
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/05/12
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
2026/05/18
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
Favorite Job
Department
RES - CCEM
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 8
Salary Range
$31.91 - $44.92 (hourly)
Job Code
JD1357
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
12.2 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
37.5
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(37.5 hours per week)
Education Level
Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a relevant field of study.
Career Level
Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
JD1357
Job Description
Unit/Project Description:
The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM) is a McMaster core research platform / research centre with national outlook that provides electron microscopy support, analytical services, and consultation to a broad range of Canadian researchers in both academia and industry. CCEM is seeking a research engineer experienced in semiconductor device deprocessing and FIB.
Job Summary:
Responsible for carrying out engineering assignments on research and contract projects under the supervision of a Principal Investigator or supervisor. Requires knowledge of standard engineering methods and techniques in a specialized engineering field or discipline.
Purpose and Key Functions:
- Design, fabricate, and assemble equipment and instruments requiring the application of engineering standards and practices.
- Conduct standardized research experiments using specialized equipment and instruments.
- Analyze and solve a variety of engineering research problems as presented in the research project or contract.
- Apply standardized engineering methods and principles of the relevant specialized field or discipline to solve problems.
- Collect, evaluate, and analyze data.
- May use a variety of engineering software programs to perform complex calculations.
- Write and adapt computer software required for, but not limited to, data collection, and mathematical and statistical analysis.
- Write sections of scientific reports and papers for inclusion in journal publications and contract reports.
- Format and summarize data and write technical reports based on research findings.
- Recommend resource requirements and in consultation with supervisor will determine priorities in order to schedule work activities.
- Provide advice in a specialized field to colleagues, collaborators, and students.
- Exchanges technical and scientific information with others.
- Liaise with external clients and project partners.
- May be required to perform activities which require dexterity and precision including, but not limited to, the manual calibration of laboratory equipment, and assembly of circuit boards.
- Remain current with frequent advances in a technical field or scientific discipline.
Supervision:
- No formal supervision of others is required.
- Provide orientation and show procedures to others
Assets:
The successful candidate will have experience with semiconductor device deprocessing and FIB.
Additional Information:
Anticipated Start Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Central Campus
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About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.
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Research Engineer (I)
About the role
Job ID
76153
Job Title
Research Engineer (I)
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
2026/05/12
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
2026/05/18
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
Favorite Job
Department
RES - CCEM
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 8
Salary Range
$31.91 - $44.92 (hourly)
Job Code
JD1357
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Contract Duration
12.2 Months
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
37.5
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
(37.5 hours per week)
Education Level
Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a relevant field of study.
Career Level
Requires a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
JD1357
Job Description
Unit/Project Description:
The Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM) is a McMaster core research platform / research centre with national outlook that provides electron microscopy support, analytical services, and consultation to a broad range of Canadian researchers in both academia and industry. CCEM is seeking a research engineer experienced in semiconductor device deprocessing and FIB.
Job Summary:
Responsible for carrying out engineering assignments on research and contract projects under the supervision of a Principal Investigator or supervisor. Requires knowledge of standard engineering methods and techniques in a specialized engineering field or discipline.
Purpose and Key Functions:
- Design, fabricate, and assemble equipment and instruments requiring the application of engineering standards and practices.
- Conduct standardized research experiments using specialized equipment and instruments.
- Analyze and solve a variety of engineering research problems as presented in the research project or contract.
- Apply standardized engineering methods and principles of the relevant specialized field or discipline to solve problems.
- Collect, evaluate, and analyze data.
- May use a variety of engineering software programs to perform complex calculations.
- Write and adapt computer software required for, but not limited to, data collection, and mathematical and statistical analysis.
- Write sections of scientific reports and papers for inclusion in journal publications and contract reports.
- Format and summarize data and write technical reports based on research findings.
- Recommend resource requirements and in consultation with supervisor will determine priorities in order to schedule work activities.
- Provide advice in a specialized field to colleagues, collaborators, and students.
- Exchanges technical and scientific information with others.
- Liaise with external clients and project partners.
- May be required to perform activities which require dexterity and precision including, but not limited to, the manual calibration of laboratory equipment, and assembly of circuit boards.
- Remain current with frequent advances in a technical field or scientific discipline.
Supervision:
- No formal supervision of others is required.
- Provide orientation and show procedures to others
Assets:
The successful candidate will have experience with semiconductor device deprocessing and FIB.
Additional Information:
Anticipated Start Date: July 6, 2026
Location: Central Campus
Not the right fit? Search for Research Engineer jobs in Hamilton, ON
About McMaster University
McMaster University, one of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world, is renowned for its innovation in both learning and discovery. It has a student population of 30,000, and more than 185,000 alumni in 137 countries.