Equipment Engineer

QpiAI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

QpiAI in Bengaluru, India, seeks an Equipment Engineer to oversee, maintain and support semiconductor manufacturing systems for thin film and dry etch processes in our quantum hardware fabrication team.

The role requires a BE/MS/MTech/PhD in physics, EE, or materials science with 1–3 years of cleanroom experience; you will develop, optimize processes, operate deposition tools (PVD), dry etch, lithography, DOE experiments, SOPs, and collaborate with vendors.

Qualifications

• Cleanroom experience in semiconductor fabrication required.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain deposition, etch, and lithography processes.
• Monitor film thickness, uniformity, stress, adhesion and resistivity.
• Perform DOE experiments and process characterization.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with vendors for repairs.
• Support new tool installation and ramp-up to production.
• Develop SOPs and process specifications; document training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, maintain, and support semiconductor equipment in cleanroom.
• Optimize plasma dry etch recipes and CD control.
• Ensure safety and reliability of processes and tooling.

Skills

Semiconductor fabrication

Cleanroom expertise

Thin film deposition

Dry etch

Lithography

DOE experiments

Process characterization

Tool troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Education

BE/MS/MTech/PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science

Tools

PVD

Dry Etch

Lithography equipment

Job description

At QpiAI, we are leading efforts in discovering the most optimal AI and Quantum systems in Life sciences, Healthcare, Transportation, Finance, Industrial, Space technologies. QpiAI is building a full-stack Enterprise Quantum Computers.

QpiAI Quantum hardware team is responsible for designing and charaterisation of Quantum Processor, Cryogenic Quantum Control Circuits, RF Control Hardware and QpiAI ASGP.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled We are looking for a skilled and reliable Equipment Engineer to oversee, maintain, and support semiconductor manufacturing systems within our facilities. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safe, stable, and efficient operation of equipment and processes related to Thin Film and Dry Etch to join our quantum hardware fabrication team.

B.E/MSc/M.Tech/PhD Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with 1-3 years of cleanroom experience in developing fabrication process on silicon substrate. Candidate must be willing to work on weekdays two shift for equipment and process tasks.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor fabrication tools and processes, with hands‑on cleanroom experience.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain thin film deposition, dry etch, and lithography processes
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot deposition tools including PVD, Dry Etch and Lithography.
• Monitor and control thin film properties such as thickness, uniformity, stress, adhesion, and resistivity.
• Perform DOE experiments and detailed process characterization
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; coordinate with equipment vendors for repairs and upgrades
• Support new tool installation, qualification, and ramp‑up to production
• Develop and maintain SOPs, process specifications, and training documentation
• Develop and optimize plasma dry etch recipes to achieve required CD control and profile
• Optimize critical process parameters including RF power, chamber pressure, and gas chemistry
• Experience developing or optimizing materials processes for quantum, low‑temperature devices is a plus.
• Knowledge of cryogenic device performance, coherence‑limiting mechanisms, and material‑device interactions is a plus.
• Good communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.