Engineering Technician, New Product Development

Location: Onsite at the Toronto facility, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $63,000–$70,000 CAD per year, based on experience

Company

hirify.global develops advanced science and materials that enable technologies across high-tech industries.

What you will do

• Execute air-sensitive experiments to develop and optimize chemical processes according to experimental plans.
• Perform small-scale engineering runs, process scale-down activities, characterization studies, and robustness studies.
• Analyze process samples using NMR, GC, HPLC, and related analytical methods.
• Document experiments, observations, results, process risks, and technical recommendations.
• Provide technical input for scale-up from laboratory to pilot and manufacturing environments, including control strategies and operating windows.
• Communicate technical findings across functions through written reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Synthetic Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in process development, process scale-up, manufacturing, laboratory, or pilot plant environments.
• Experience with pilot plant operations, chemical processing equipment, and laboratory or bench-scale work.
• Knowledge of process safety methodologies and the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
• Strong analytical, data analysis, modeling, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow established procedures and safety standards.

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductor materials, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, advanced materials, or related industries.
• Hands-on experience with synthesis reactions, reaction optimization, distillation, purification, and bench-scale organometallic chemistry.
• Experience with Aspen, Visimix, or similar process modeling software.
• Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma, Stage-Gate, or other structured product and process development frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety- and quality-focused work environment with opportunities for growth and internal promotion.
• RRSP plan with employer matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Vacation policy and education assistance.
• Values-driven culture based on People, Accountability, Creativity, and Excellence.