Research Engineer – Surface Coating Technology

About the role

The University of British Columbia seeks a motivated Research Engineer/Technician to advance surface coating technology for environmental barrier applications. You will work in a university laboratory setting, focusing on metallic and ceramic coatings for ceramic matrix composites.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and design experiments for environmental barrier coatings (EBCs).
• Process metallic and ceramic EBCs using plasma spray technology.
• Perform mechanical and thermal testing of coated specimens.
• Characterize microstructures through optical and electron microscopy.
• Prepare written and verbal project reports and interact regularly with industrial collaborators.

Required profile

• Graduation from a technical college or institute with at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent education/experience mix.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.

Required skills

• Plasma spray technology.
• Optical microscopy.
• Electron microscopy.
• Mechanical testing of coatings.
• Thermal testing of coatings.
• Metallurgical and microstructural characterization.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge coating research in a collaborative academic environment.
• Interaction with industry partners and exposure to real‑world applications.