About this opportunity
Quantum Computing Inc. lists this Senior Process Engineer - H1 opportunity in tempe, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.
Position Description
QCi is seeking a highly motivated senior process engineer to join our team to support several high priority customer projects. In this role, the candidate will work collaboratively with a cross functional team of process engineers, PIC designers, RF designers, and PIC characterization engineers to fabricate non-linear photonic integrated circuits based on thin film lithium niobate. The ideal candidate will have several years of process development experience in etching (chemical etch, plasma etch, ion beam etch), deposition (electron beam evaporation, sputtering), lithography (photolithography, electron beam lithography) and metrology (SEM, AFM, TEM, stylus profilometry, white light interferometry).
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes of thin film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuits
Drive process integration and improvement initiatives to enhance device performance and yield.
Work closely with the process team in the cleanroom to optimize associated metrology measurements in the fabrication flow of TFLN chips
Collaborate with stakeholders across the manufacturing organization, including the design and measurement teams to deliver high quality photonic integrated circuits.
Utilize advanced metrology tools such as CD SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, profilometry, XPS, XRD, and optical interferometry for process characterization and defect analysis.
Troubleshoot process deviations, particle contamination, and performance issues and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies.
Support high priority customers throughout the design, fabrication and testing phases of their projects
Required Skills and Experience
Master’s, or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
5+ years of experience in process engineering,
Strong background in measurement and / or design of photonic integrated circuits
Hands-on experience with metrology tools such as CD SEM, Alignment, Film Thickness Characterization, Particle Measure for process verification and defect analysis.
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis, SPC, and DOE.
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and interface with cross-functional engineering teams.
Must have or be able to obtain a US DoD Security Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
Experience and understanding of microfabrication for photonics devices, process integration, photonic materials properties and modification, and the incorporation of MEMS and electronic devices.
Experience modeling and measuring photonic integrated circuits
Experience with microwave and or RF photonics
Experience with heterogeneous bonding between wafers and chips is valued.
Experience working with 5S, and 6 Sigma
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Worksite address
tempe, AZ, 85285, US
Who can apply
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