Senior Process Engineer - H1 Location: Tempe, AZ Department: Operations Reports to: Director of Manufacturing Operations
About Us 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 companys 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 Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field 5 years of experience in process engineering Strong background in measurement and design of photonic integrated circuits Hands-on experience with metrology tools, such as CD, SEM, alignment, film thickness characterization, particle measurement, 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 working with 5S and 6 Sigma
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