Junior Instrumentation Engineer

Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a leader and trusted provider of secure document and adjacent enterprise-level system solutions across the following domains: border security, civil identity, driver licence/identification and vehicle information, excise control, currency, lotteries and charitable gaming.

CBN Nano Technologies, Inc. (CBNNT) is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBN that is developing unique and cutting-edge technologies that bring manufacturing into the atomic realm. We are developing advanced nanotechnology to extend our manufacturing capabilities. This technology has broad applicability to secure documents of all types, to quantum computing, to medical uses, and to environmental remediation. 

Our Corporate Philosophy and 7 Core Principles shape and guide our corporate behaviours and underpin the sense of community you will experience at CBN. We seek long-term relationships with our employees and offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, medical and life insurance benefits and a defined contribution pension plan with company matching.

Internal Job Title: Associate Developer

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Job Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Model: On-site

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

 

Position Summary

As an Associate Developer, you will contribute to the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced scientific instrumentation operating in cryogenic and ultrahigh vacuum environments. Working under the guidance of more senior engineers and scientists, you will participate in the engineering development lifecycle, including concept support, prototyping, assembly, testing, and documentation of novel instrumentation used in advanced nanotechnology research.

This role is well suited for a recent engineering graduate or junior engineer who enjoys combining analytical thinking with hands-on experimentation and who is interested in pursuing long term growth as an instrumentation, hardware, or systems engineer.

 

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the engineering design, assembly, and testing of mechanical and electrical subsystems for vacuum and cryogenic instrumentation 

• Support senior engineers in prototyping, debugging, and validating new hardware designs 

• Assist with the integration and commissioning of instrumentation in laboratory environments 

• Collaborate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians to meet project milestones 

• Apply engineering best practices to troubleshoot system‑level issues, identify root causes, and propose solutions 

• Participate in engineering documentation, including test procedures, test reports, assembly instructions, and design notes 

• Collect, organize, and analyze experimental or test data to support design decisions 

• Follow established engineering change, quality, and safety processes 

• Gain hands‑on exposure to vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, sensors, and precision instrumentation as part of your professional development 

• Various other duties and responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications 

• Legally eligible to work in Canada 

• Able to obtain (in a timely manner) and maintain Government of Canada Reliability (Level I) security clearance 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or material engineering) or equivalent additional relevant professional experience 

• Strong hands-on experience in one or more of the following fields; electronics, mechanics or material engineering 

• Demonstrated ability to apply theory to practical problems through lab work, projects, internships, or coop experience 

• Familiarity with basic electrical measurement tools (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) or mechanical tools through academic or project work 

• Ability to work methodically, document results, and follow structured engineering processes 

• Ability to work safely and report any hazard in the work area 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Exposure to instrumentation, experimental physics labs, or hardware R&D  

• Academic or internship experience with: 

• Vacuum or pressure systems 

• Cryogenic systems or low temperature physics 

• Sensors, actuators, or precision hardware 

• Experience using CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for part or assembly modeling 

• Experience working on engineering project teams with defined deliverables 

 

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

AI Use in Recruitment Statement

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness in hiring, we disclose that artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used at certain stages of our recruitment process. These tools assist in tasks such as resume screening, candidate matching, and interview scheduling. All AI-assisted decisions are subject to human oversight to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws.

We are committed to the responsible, transparent, and accountable use of AI, in alignment with Ontario’s Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence Directive and the requirements under the Working for Workers Four Act. This includes taking steps to mitigate bias, protect candidate privacy, and ensure that AI does not unfairly influence hiring outcomes.

If you have questions or concerns about how AI is used in our hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] .