Monarch Quantum

Designs and manufactures quantum photonic subsystems

Precision Component Cleaning & Materials Handling Technician

Machine & Process OperationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractSan Diego, CA, USA$21 - $31 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The applicant must be a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), because the position requires access to export-controlled information.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment is required.
Experience with material handling, inventory management, or warehouse operations is required.
The candidate must be able to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and safety documentation.
The candidate must be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Basic computer proficiency and experience with inventory or enterprise resource planning systems are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare, clean, and package precision-machined components according to established work instructions.
Operate ultrasonic cleaning equipment and associated cleaning processes for precision components.
Perform precision cleaning using approved solvents, detergents, and deionized water rinses while following established contamination-control procedures.
Handle components using particulate-free techniques and appropriate personal protective equipment to prevent contamination or damage.
Inspect cleaned components for cleanliness, damage, and quality before releasing them to production.
Package cleaned components using approved methods to maintain cleanliness during storage and transport.
Receive, inspect, stage, and distribute materials to support production.
Maintain accurate inventory through material transactions and inventory control procedures.
Maintain clean, organized workstations and support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with shipping, receiving, stocking, inventory transactions, and cycle counting as needed.
Follow all quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.

Desired Qualifications

Experience operating ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
Experience cleaning precision-machined components, vacuum hardware, optics, semiconductor components, aerospace parts, medical devices, or other high-value precision assemblies.
Experience performing precision cleaning to contamination-control standards, including particulate-free handling techniques, solvent cleaning and degreasing processes, deionized water rinsing, cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing practices, and drying and packaging processes designed to maintain component cleanliness.
Familiarity with industry cleanliness standards such as ASTM, IPC, or other documented contamination-control specifications.
Experience documenting cleaning processes and maintaining traceability records.
Experience working within an ISO 9001 or similar quality management system.

Precision Component Cleaning & Materials Handling Technician Fixed-Term

Monarch Quantum · San Diego, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-30

Salary: USD 43,680–64,480

Workplace: on_site

Department: Engineering

Description

Monarch Quantum is seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Precision Component Cleaning & Materials Handling Technician for a 6-month Fixed-Term to support our manufacturing operations. This position combines traditional warehouse and material handling responsibilities with the specialized cleaning and preparation of precision components used in advanced manufacturing.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a production or manufacturing environment and understands the importance of cleanliness, organization, and quality. Experience cleaning precision-machined components using ultrasonic cleaning systems and adhering to contamination-control standards is highly desirable.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare, clean, and package precision-machined components according to established work instructions.
Operate ultrasonic cleaning equipment and associated cleaning processes for precision components.
Perform precision cleaning using approved solvents, detergents, and deionized (DI) water rinses while following established contamination-control procedures.
Handle components using particulate-free techniques and appropriate PPE to prevent contamination or damage.
Inspect cleaned components for cleanliness, damage, and quality before releasing them to production.
Package cleaned components using approved methods to maintain cleanliness during storage and transport.
Receive, inspect, stage, and distribute materials to support production.
Maintain accurate inventory through material transactions and inventory control procedures.
Maintain clean, organized workstations and support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with shipping, receiving, stocking, inventory transactions, and cycle counting as needed.
Follow all quality standards, safety procedures, and company policies.

Hours and Length of Assignment:

The hours for this position are:

12:30pm-9pm Mon-Fri
9am-5:30pm Sun

This is a 6-month fixed-term role with the potential to be extended.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Employment is contingent upon the applicant being a U.S. person as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
High school diploma or GED.
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or production environment.
Experience with material handling, inventory management, or warehouse operations.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, specifications, and safety documentation.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Basic computer proficiency and experience with inventory or ERP systems.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience operating ultrasonic cleaning equipment.
Experience cleaning precision-machined components, vacuum hardware, optics, semiconductor components, aerospace parts, medical devices, or other high-value precision assemblies.
Experience performing precision cleaning to contamination-control standards, including:
Particulate-free handling techniques
Solvent cleaning and degreasing processes
Deionized (DI) water rinsing
Cleanroom or controlled-environment manufacturing practices
Drying and packaging processes designed to maintain component cleanliness
Familiarity with industry cleanliness standards such as ASTM, IPC, or other documented contamination-control specifications.
Experience documenting cleaning processes and maintaining traceability records.
Experience working within an ISO 9001 or similar quality management system.

Desired Characteristics

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn specialized manufacturing processes.
Safety-conscious with a disciplined approach to contamination control.
Takes pride in maintaining clean, organized work areas and handling high-value components with care.

Benefits

The expected annual salary range for this position $21/hour to $31/hour.

Monarch Quantum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristics protected under applicable federal, state and local laws.

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About the Company

Monarch Quantum

Designs and manufactures quantum photonic subsystems

Monarch Quantum designs and manufactures Quantum Light Engines, integrated photonic subsystems that replace large laser systems with compact, factory-aligned modules. These modules handle state preparation, cooling, trapping, manipulation, and coherent control to prepare and measure quantum states for computing, sensing, and communications. They operate with a vertically integrated model in San Diego, combining in-house systems engineering, hybrid optical packaging, robotic assembly, and AI-driven manufacturing to enable design-to-volume production under one roof, reducing size, complexity, and integration risk. The company differentiates itself by offering ready-to-integrate modular photonic subsystems for architectures such as trapped-ion, neutral-atom, and photonics-based platforms, targeting hardware developers, system integrators, and OEMs to streamline quantum hardware development and scaling.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Early VC
Total funding: $55M
Headquarters: San Diego, CA
Founded: 2025

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