Process Engineer Technician

Job Title: Process Engineer Technician

Location : Tempe, AZ

Division: Technology

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's products are designed to operate at room temperature, consume minimal power, and remain cost-effective. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offers unique capabilities in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and remote sensing.

Position Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer Technician to join our Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) photonics foundry team. This hands-on role supports semiconductor nanofabrication, production processing, process development, and continuous improvement for advanced TFLN photonic integrated devices. The successful candidate will spend a significant portion of their time in the cleanroom operating fabrication equipment in accordance with approved procedures, supporting experiments under the direction of senior engineers, and documenting results. The role requires strong learning ability, practical hands-on skills, attention to detail, and the critical thinking needed to recognize process deviations and investigate potential causes.

Duties and Responsibilities

Read, understand, and follow approved standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, process specifications, and safety requirements when operating semiconductor production equipment and performing cleanroom processes.

Carry out process-development and R&D experiments according to plans and instructions provided by senior engineers; accurately record process conditions, measurements, observations, and results.

Organize, analyze, and present experimental results in a clear and systematic format through technical summaries, data tables, charts, and presentations.

Operate nanofabrication and metrology equipment, including e-beam and photolithography systems, plasma etchers, deposition systems, CD-SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, profilometry, and optical interferometry, after completing the required training and qualification.

Monitor production and experimental processes, identify deviations from expected performance, and apply critical thinking to investigate potential failure causes using available process data, equipment information, and metrology results.

Escalate process deviations and equipment concerns to senior engineers in a timely manner, and support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and process improvement activities.

Collect and maintain accurate process records and support statistical process control (SPC), process monitoring, traceability, and documentation requirements.

Collaborate with process, equipment, integration, and design engineers to support rapid experimental iteration and resolve fabrication challenges.

Provide practical feedback on SOPs, work instructions, and process specifications, and assist senior engineers with controlled documentation updates.

Learn new equipment and processes quickly, develop strong hands-on proficiency, and consistently maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, organization, and workmanship.

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

2+ years of hands-on semiconductor process engineering experience, with expertise in at least one of the following areas: e-beam lithography, photolithography, plasma dry etching, wet etching and cleaning, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, e-beam evaporation, or metal electroplating.

Hands-on experience with metrology tools such as CD-SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, film-thickness measurement systems, and particle-measurement systems for process verification and defect analysis.

Demonstrated ability to follow technical instructions, execute experiments under engineering guidance, maintain complete records, and present results in a clear, logical, and systematic manner.

Strong observation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize process deviations and identify plausible failure causes.

Ability to understand and consistently follow SOPs, work instructions, process specifications, and cleanroom safety requirements.

Strong learning ability, attention to detail, and hands-on aptitude for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting semiconductor production equipment.

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

2+ years of hands-on semiconductor process engineering experience, with expertise in at least one of the following areas: e-beam lithography, photolithography, plasma dry etching, wet etching and cleaning, chemical vapor deposition, physical vapor deposition, e-beam evaporation, or metal electroplating.

Hands-on experience with metrology tools such as CD-SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, film-thickness measurement systems, and particle-measurement systems for process verification and defect analysis.

Demonstrated ability to follow technical instructions, execute experiments under engineering guidance, maintain complete records, and present results in a clear, logical, and systematic manner.

Strong observation, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to recognize process deviations and identify plausible failure causes.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of industry experience in compound semiconductor fabrication or photonic integrated circuit processing.

Experience with nanofabrication of photonic devices, process integration, photonic material properties and modification, and the integration of MEMS and electronic devices. Specific knowledge of lithography, etching, deposition, sputtering, and related processes is highly valued.

Experience applying large-scale data analytics to track-and-trace datasets to enable predictive insights and real-time defect containment.

Experience with heterogeneous wafer-to-wafer or chip-to-wafer bonding is valued.

Experience with 5S and Six Sigma methodologies.

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.