Lab Test Technician (Swing Shift)

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Palo Alto, CA
Mid level
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
As a Lab Test Technician, you will support assembly and manufacturing operations, perform testing on semiconductor wafers, and troubleshoot issues. This role involves working with cryostats, maintaining lab operations, and ensuring quality assurance in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:

This position is an hourly position to support multiple manufacturing activities related to build and assemble of components and utilize machines in the process. Support build products by assembling parts and componenents according to engineering specifications. Would require work on a manufacturing line, receiving batches of smaller parts to integrate into a complete product. Perform some repair, alignment or calibration.

Will train to operate cryogenic test systems and room temperature. Support lab, cleanroom operations and maintenance activities additional duties as assigned

Responsibilities:

  • Able to work overtime and weekend as required.
  • Perform semiconductor wafer and Die testing using probers capable of measuring both electrical and optical.
  • Load and unload hardware in/out of cryostat and other testers.
  • Test sequence requires Cryostats warmup, sample swap, verify setup by performing small set of checks before start cooling the system. Once the system reaches cryo temperature alignment of probs and FAU would be requiring, run a few tests to verify tool is ready than final start. test run and confirm cryostat is sending good data.
  • Update MES (manufacturing execution system) by generation transactions for all work completed.
  • Create and submit a daily pass-down of all activities and results during shift.
  • Communicate with others when help needed during the shift with manager, other operation team and/or T&M (test and measurement).
  • Ensure that testers are running, producing good data and verify data availability on Maskhub.
  • Perform standard and/or calibration test and update SPC charts (statistical process control). Utilize the data to determine if it is ok to start test and stop and take action to repair or realign.
  • Ability to work independently with limited direction.
  • Utilize hand tools and small parts such as screws, welds and press fits to assemble equipment and connect circuits between individual pieces.
  • Support sub-assembly and Box buildss including computers parts, electronics devices, sensing equipment.
  • Read and follow manufacturing sub assembly instructions.
  • Perform material inventory as required.
  • Demonstrated interest in PsiQ’s mission and vision for quantum computing, with an ability to contribute in a start-up environment consistent with PsiQ’s values of communication, collaboration, respect, results and challenge.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • Experience in operating tooling.
  • Able to inspect own work and perform quality assurance and inspect their own work and the work of their team.
  • Maintain safe work environment.
  • Experience with vacuum or cryogenic systems is a plus.
  • At least 2 years of related experience in a semiconductor, optical, or R&D test position.
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, and take initiative to solve problems.
  • High dexterity working with small components using precision tools and instruments.
  • Proficiency with MS Office software and Windows/Windows applications.
  • Physical agility and manual dexterity, specific knowledge of safe material handling (able to lift 50lbs).
  • Willingness to "wear multiple hats", perform a wide range of different tasks, utilize various tools to support engineering R&D and operational efforts.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Strong basic math abilities.
  • Technical BS degree or 4 years equivalent experience.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [email protected].

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Top Skills

Quantum Computing
Semiconductor Testing
The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, California
265 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Quantum computing will be a world-changing technology with the potential to unlock powerful advances in medicine, energy, finance and beyond. At PsiQuantum, we’re focused on building the world’s first useful quantum computer.

A useful quantum computer requires at least 1,000,000 qubits and error correction. We believe photonics is the only path to building a useful quantum computer.

Our team at PsiQuantum is a mix of quantum physicists, semiconductor, systems, and software engineers, system architects and more. Error correction is at the centre of everything we do; and we focus on solving real-world problems.

If you’re interested in joining our team, we are always open to hearing from exceptional people interested in working on one of the defining technologies of our lifetime.

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