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:

The Equipment Engineering Manager, Optical Packaging is responsible for the design, build, qualification and automation of high-precision equipment to enable high-performance and reliable optical packaging for PsiQuantum’s next-generation products. 

Responsibilities:

• Leads equipment engineering team that drives the improvement of the equipment used for advanced optical packaging, working with development partners, suppliers, and in close collaboration with optical packaging engineers
• Work with the optical packaging engineers and process engineers to define a process flow for the integration of optical fibers and photonic integrated circuits.
• Define requirements for optical packaging equipment to deliver on optical packaging needs and performance.
• Build a team of mechanical and software engineers focused on optical packaging equipment design and optimization.
• Work with vendors and PsiQuantum’s team to design, build and qualify optical packaging.
• Take feedback from users on equipment features to be added and specifications to be improved, and implement in frequent tool upgrade release cycles. Document and drive fixturing and tooling improvements.
• Work with Operations and Engineering teams to train users and define workflows.
• Work with packaging and software engineers on automating tool operation steps and minimizing manual control.
• Tool capabilities may include: precision fiber alignment, precision glass polish, fiber fusion, glass fusion, metal bonding, adhesive development and dispense, interferometric measurements, high magnification microscopy, optical loss measurements.
• Transfer equipment, tooling, and processes to volume manufacturing facilities/contract manufacturers

Mandatory Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering, Physics or Material Science. 
• 7+ years of experience with the design, build and qualification of optical and semiconductor equipment.
• 5+ years of experience working with optical fibers, optical measurements.
• 5+ years of work experience with advanced semiconductor packaging OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test) and/or EOL vendors.
• 5+ years of experience with semiconductor company or supplier working on FAU / optical connector to chip attachment.
• Experience with tool automation.
• Experience with fiber attach tooling & process/flow development and optical data analysis

Nice to have:

• Experience with FA and 8D failure resolution techniques.
• Experience with developing metrics for yield and quality management, including reliability and yield based on optical and mechanical performance.

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.

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