Nanocoating Technician

About Nfinite Paper

Nfinite Paper is a venture-backed Waterloo-based start-up specializing in advanced materials. We are leading the charge to tackle plastic waste globally through our pioneering nanocoating solutions for sustainable packaging. Our mission is to save the planet by making all packaging recyclable and compostable.

Position Overview

Nfinite Paper is seeking a Nanocoating Technician to help scale our nanofilm deposition technology from prototype to industrial production. You'll operate deposition equipment to produce R&D samples for CPG partners exploring next-gen barrier coatings for paper packaging, support machine maintenance and testing, manage inventory, and prepare sample shipments.

This is a hands-on role at the core of our manufacturing and scale-up efforts and ideal for a driven and adaptable individual who enjoys working at a fast-pace.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with upscaling of a nanofilm deposition process for gas barrier applications, taking it from a pre-industrial prototype to an industrial-scale machine
• Operate a deposition machine, producing R&D samples for CPG customers and partners, to investigate integration of next-gen barrier coatings into paper packaging lines
• Maintain detailed and accurate documentation about the work you are doing and your observations
• Follow safety procedures and defined SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and contribute to updating them as processes evolve.
• Prepare shipments of samples and paper rolls to partners, including packaging them and organizing logistics
• Work with compressed gasses and pyrophoric chemicals
• Perform machine maintenance

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Science. Preferred disciplines include Materials Science, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, or Physics
• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing, lab or pilot plant environment
• High attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow procedures meticulously
• Comfortable working with compressed gasses and pyrophoric chemicals, with strict adherence to safety protocols
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot independently
• Team player who works well in diverse, cross-functional teams
• ability to juggle multiple requests/tests
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle as there will be occasional transport of paper rolls
• Willingness to travel occasionally to the US and Europe to visit partners and suppliers
• Legally eligible to work in Canada and able to work on-site in Waterloo, Ontario

Nice to Have (Assets)

• Genuine interest in sustainability and motivation to help solve the single-use plastic crisis
• Hands-on experience with thin-film deposition techniques
• Familiarity with nanoscale characterization techniques, such as SEM, XPS, ellipsometry, UV-Vis spectrometry, or FTIR spectroscopy
• Exposure to CPG industry standards or customer-facing sample/testing workflows
• Hands on experience with 3D printing
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics simulations
• Experience with machine learning, particularly for optimizing process parameters
• Experience with SOP creation/documentation
• Familiarity with handling hazardous materials, gas cylinders, or working under safety certifications
• Preference for a 10am to 6pm schedule

Who You Are

• Driven and proactive: You take ownership, follow through on tasks, and are eager to learn
• Adaptable: You thrive in a start-up environment where priorities can shift quickly
• Hands-on learner: You enjoy understanding how machines work and are excited to grow your skills in hardware

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in scaling a novel manufacturing technology with real environmental impact.
• Close mentorship from experienced electromechanical and engineering professionals.
• Hands-on experience with advanced roll-to-roll nanocoating systems, automation, and controls.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture in a growing start-up.

At Nfinite, we celebrate our differences, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefits of our employees, our products, and our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, marital status, age, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Nfinite does not employ the use of AI to screen, select, or assess job applicants.