We are looking for an Technician - Engineering & Operations. As a Technician - Engineering & Operations, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with Design, Manufacturing and Product Engineers to assist developing and piloting detailed work instructions to assemble prototype Quantum Computer components with a safety and quality mindset and a high level attention to detail
• Assist with the design and testing of prototype components for Quantum Computers
• Assist Physicists and Engineers with repeatable tasks in Research and Development and Systems Operations
• Capture and document assembly best practices, present findings to technical teams
• Assist Lab Manager with lab and facility supporting tasks including, but not limited to, facility and equipment maintenance
• Other assigned duties as required in support of business needs
• On-call after hours and weekends for response to facility emergencies

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Minimum 2 year technical degree and 3+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech electronics / optics laboratory / manufacturing environment
• Experience in electronics / optics / mechanical assembly, following work instructions and providing detailed feedback to improve quality and repeatability
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, as well as cross functionally with various organizations
• Detail oriented individual and the ability to demonstrate fine motor skills
• Experience working with hand tools and performing small lab repairs
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include, but not limited to: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead
• Experience with data collection and analysis
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Google Sheets and MS Office
• Experience with HVAC systems and facility maintenance

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Demonstrated experience working in optics labs
• Experience with complex optical systems and lasers, free-space optical systems and fiber optics
• Experience in aligning lenses, mirrors, prisms, and optical/opto-mechanical components on an optical breadboard
• Experience with cryogenic systems
• Experience with ERP and PLM