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    R&D Metrology Scientist - Mississauga, Canada - IMAX

    IMAX
    IMAX Mississauga, Canada

    1 week ago

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    Description

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    Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and solving real-world problems? IMAX is seeking a talented R&D Metrology Scientist to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our Research and Development department, you will leverage your expertise in materials science, physics, or engineering physics to investigate and address reliability issues in our cutting-edge projection systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in cinema technology. This is a 12 months contract role.

    What You'll Do:

  • Lead Investigations for root cause analysis on field failures & reporting results to senior stakeholders.
  • Design and carry out experiments to prove/disprove theories related to the source of field failures.
  • Consult with the broad cross functional team to get a better understanding of the variety of contamination sources that could be present in a theater booth environment.
  • Investigate new technologies related to IMAX projection systems.
  • Formulate and execute test plans following a problem solving process such as 5 why, fishbone, 8D, etc.
  • Develop analytical tools and insights on data from deployed systems.
  • Contribute to the concept phase development for designated R&D projects.
  • Measure component and system level performance against design metrics.
  • Assume a supporting role in defining new R&D projects.
  • Author technical documentation & present results to management periodically.
  • Author technical documentation used as inputs for the install, manufacturing and service teams' manuals and instructions periodically.
  • Travel occasionally on site for troubleshooting, diagnostics and field testing.

    • What You'll Need:

  • 5+ years of experience in a real-world R&D, product development or quality assurance environment.
  • Strong material science background with excellent analytical skills and the ability to identify root cause failures in manufactured products used in clean environments.
  • Familiarity with analysis of components/elements, eg interpreting gas chromotography, mass spectrometry results on test samples
  • Proven ability to model and predict the performance of complex systems.
  • Excellent laboratory skills and capability of using a wide variety of equipment.
  • Experience with scientific analysis programming environments (ie, matlab and python).
  • Understanding of colour science and display calibration is a plus.
  • Understanding of audio tuning and calibration is a plus.
  • Good breadth of knowledge including mechanical, thermal, and electrical engineering.
  • A PEng designation is a plus.
  • Good understanding of quality management processes.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

    • At IMAX, you will be part of a culture built on respect – we are committed to creating a welcoming and diverse atmosphere across our organization.

    For consideration, please apply online. We thank all applicants for their interest in IMAX but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.