Fabrication Backend Engineer, AWS CQC - Fabrication

The Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is seeking a fabrication backend engineer. The CQC is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, on a mission to develop a fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are looking to hire a hardware development engineer with dicing, wirebonding, flip chip bonding or electrical probing experience. The engineer will focus on backend processes to support both production and R&D activities. The position is on-site at our lab, located on the in Pasadena, CA. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience in the device packaging area. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, resourcefulness and a data driven approach. Organization and communication skills are essential.

Key job responsibilities

• Partner closely with other teams (e.g., Design, Test, and Frontend Fabrication) to integrate new backend modules into devices, develop and refine device probing, packaging, and measurement methodologies, and ensure successful product delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Lead the sustainment and development of packaging process including dicing, wirebonding, flip chip bonding and device characterization.
• Operate and maintain associated equipment to ensure optimal process outcomes and provide rapid, expert troubleshooting of process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production goals.
• Design, build, and maintain backend process infrastructure to enhance efficiency, organization, and scalability. Implement standardized work practices and optimize workflows for streamlined operations.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, improve stability, and drive continuous yield improvement.

A day in the life

The schedule is late afternoon through late night for this role, 4pm-1am for example. The initial training will be performed in the day time. Once the training is finished, the candidate is expected to work independently in the assigned hours.

The candidate will spend most of the time in a cleanroom environment, in a protective suit performing hands-on packaging tasks using IC packaging equipment. The candidate will carry out packaging steps for quantum computing product chips, as well as for development projects.

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About the team

The AWS Center for Quantum Computing recognizes that developing quantum computing is a long-term endeavor, not a quick process. The team is dedicated to tackling the significant challenges involved in building a functional quantum computer. We are approaching this ambitious goal with enthusiasm and determination.

The fabrication/packaging team within AWS Center for Quantum computing is responsible for delivering quantum computing product chips.