Senior Epitaxy Process Technician

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San Jose, CA
95K-120K Annually
Mid level
Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
The Senior Epitaxy Process Technician provides operational and engineering support for epitaxy film growth, specifically using MBE deposition chambers. Responsibilities include loading/unloading wafers, writing and monitoring growth recipes, conducting material inspections, and maintaining lab cleanliness. The role requires effective communication skills and basic knowledge of SPC.
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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! 

Responsibilities:

  • Provide Operation and Engineering support for epitaxy film growth with MBE deposition chambers.
  • Perform final chemical clean and drying of incoming wafer substrates.
  • Assist with loading and unloading of wafers from the MBE chambers.
  • Ability to write, run, and monitor basic growth recipes for the MBE chambers.
  • Perform microscope inspection of epi defects and particle counts of wafers following epitaxial growth.
  • Perform material characterization of Epi material.
  • Perform transactions in MES for tracking substrates and wafers.
  • Data entry and have a basic understanding of statistical process control (SPC).
  • General housekeeping of MBE and Characterization Labs.
  • General clerical duties and light maintenance support.
  • Ability to work day or evening schedule.
  • Follow written procedures and generate new documents.

Experience/Qualifications:

  • Minimum preferred education is a 2-year Associates degree or equivalent.
  • Minimum required education is High School diploma.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience working in a InP, GaAs, or Silicon Wafer Fab.
  • Familiarity with the daily operation of vacuum based processes, and experience modifying process recipes.
  • Familiarity with the operation of various metrology tools and measurements.
  • Ability to wear PAPR and lift light loads 11-25lbs.
  • Work in a systematic and organized way.
  • Clear and efficient communication and documentation skills
  • Comfortable with computers, and use of Microsoft applications like word and excel.
  • Equivalent education and/or experience will be considered

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.

The range below reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all US locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
For a fully qualified candidate, the expected base pay range is: 

Base Pay Range

$95,000$120,000 USD

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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