Canatu (CANATU, Nasdaq First North, Finland) is a fast-growing deep technology company creating advanced carbon nanotubes (Canatu CNTs), related products, and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive, and medical diagnostics industries. Canatu partners with forerunner companies, together transforming products for better tomorrows with nano carbon.

Canatu's versatile platform technology has broad potential applications. Its current core includes CNT membranes for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) processes in the semiconductor industry, enabling the manufacturing of the most advanced chips, as well as film heaters for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in the automotive industry. Additionally, electrochemical sensors for medical diagnostics are in the development phase. Canatu’s patented CNT reactors and Dry Deposition^TM method yield clean and pristine CNTs. The company operates through two business models: selling CNT products directly, as well as selling CNT reactors and licensing the related technology so that customers can produce CNT products under a limited license.

Headquartered in Finland, Canatu also operates in the US, Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan. Founded in 2004 as a spin-off from Aalto University’s Nanomaterials Group, Canatu currently has 140 employees representing over 30 nationalities, with 20 percent holding or pursuing doctorates. Discover more at www.canatu.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

We are looking for

Principal Analyst

to join our team. This individual will play a pivotal role in driving the development of processes related to metrology tool upkeep, data storage, and analysis services for internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have expertise in nanotechnology instrumentation, industrial measurement quality, and data handling. The seniority of the position will be determined based on the applicant's experience, background, and professional aspirations; experience in leading, coordinating, or steering interdisciplinary teams of professionals is a plus.

Principal Analyst operates under Core Engineering department and reports to VP, Engineering.

Responsibilities:

• Apply understanding of nanotechnology instrumentation, such as microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, to oversee and support in a variety of analytical and metrology tasks. Coordinate support for internal teams for proper usage and troubleshooting of these technologies.

• Develop, implement, and maintain processes for metrology tool upkeep, including regular maintenance, calibration, and validation to ensure instruments remain accurate and operational. Establish and manage a proactive schedule for preventive maintenance and equipment servicing.

• Oversee the storage and secure handling of all relevant data associated with instrumentation and measurements. Collaborate with internal teams to arrange and provide analysis as a service, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of results to internal customers, including R&D, Manufacturing/Quality, and Product Development. Monitor and continuously improve the data analysis and reporting process to increase efficiency and quality.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, R&D, and quality assurance, to ensure processes align with company-wide goals. Act as a coordinator and/or expert on instrumentation and analytical processes, offering guidance and support to various teams.

• In a function of Process Owner, lead and mentor a team of analysts with diverse professional backgrounds. Foster an environment of collaboration, growth, and development within the team.

Qualifications:

As a successful candidate you would  find yourself meeting several of the characteristics below:

• Strong knowledge of nanotechnology instrumentation and analytical techniques (e.g., GC-MS, UV-Vis, SEM, Optical Microscopes, Defect Inspection).
• Familiarity with industrial measurement quality, standards, and related data handling processes, such as Six Sigma, SPC, DOE.
• Some experience with data management and statistical analysis
• Proven experience in developing and implementing maintenance, calibration, and validation processes for complex metrology tools
• Any experience of leading, coordinating, or steering work of interdisciplinary teams of analysts or technical professionals is seen as an asset
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to address complex technical challenges and drive process improvements. Motivated results-driven can-do attitude of Getting Things Done.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to present complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Educational Background: A degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees (Masters/PhD) are a plus.

ABOUT CANATU

As an entrepreneurial company, you will be a part of a dynamic and forward-looking scale-up with great team spirit and peer support. At Canatu, the following core values define who we are and who we want to be, guiding us in our day-to-day work:

• Curiosity to discover provides us with the spark that takes us out into the world to observe and find.
• Commitment to achieve is how we take those discoveries from ideas to something concrete.
• Collaboration for impact is required to develop what we create into impactful and meaningful products.
• Passion for progress keeps us working for new ways to do things for better tomorrows.

Does this resonate? It’s what defines us. Join us to do work with an impact.

For more information on this position, please contact Salla Jämsä at salla.jamsa@canatu.com. Pls apply latest by March 6th, 2025.