Fabrication Backend Engineer, AWS CQC - Fabrication

Amazon Inc.; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSU program

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Pasadena, CA seeks a fabrication backend engineer to support packaging and backend processes for quantum computing devices. You will work in a hands-on lab environment with dicing, wirebonding, flip chip bonding and device characterization.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Design, Test, and Frontend Fabrication teams, and involves developing robust process infrastructure, troubleshooting, and sustaining packaging workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent.
• 2 years hands-on experience in dicing, wire bonding, flip chip bonding.
• 2 years experience with wafer level and die level process in the cleanroom.
• Experience with developing new processes, statistics process control and failure analysis.
• Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets.
• Able to manage multiple tasks/projects independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design, Test, and Frontend Fabrication teams to integrate new backend modules into devices and refine probing, packaging, and measurement methodologies.
• Lead sustainment and development of packaging processes including dicing, wirebonding, flip chip bonding and device characterization.
• Operate and maintain equipment to ensure optimal outcomes and minimize downtime.
• Design, build, and maintain backend process infrastructure and implement standardized work practices.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, improve stability, and drive yield improvement.

Skills

Dicing

Wire bonding

Flip chip bonding

Wafer level process

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent

Tools

Cleanroom

Device packaging equipment

Statistical process control

Job description

Job ID: 10597831 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

About the Role

The Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) is seeking a fabrication backend engineer. The CQC is a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and technicians, on a mission to develop a fault‑tolerant quantum computer. We are looking to hire a hardware development engineer with dicing, wirebonding, flip chip bonding or electrical probing experience. The engineer will focus on backend processes to support both production and R&D activities. The position is on‑site at our lab, located on the ??? in Pasadena, CA. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience in the device packaging area. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, resourcefulness and a data driven approach. Organization and communication skills are essential.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Partner closely with other teams (e.g., Design, Test, and Frontend Fabrication) to integrate new backend modules into devices, develop and refine device probing, packaging, and measurement methodologies, and ensure successful product delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Lead the sustainment and development of packaging process including dicing, wirebonding, flip chip bonding and device characterization.
• Operate and maintain associated equipment to ensure optimal process outcomes and provide rapid, expert troubleshooting of process and equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain production goals.
• Design, build, and maintain backend process infrastructure to enhance efficiency, organization, and scalability. Implement standardized work practices and optimize workflows for streamlined operations.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, improve stability, and drive continuous yield improvement.

A Day in the Life

The schedule is late afternoon through late night for this role, 4pm-1am for example. The initial training will be performed in the daytime. Once the training is finished, the candidate is expected to work independently in the assigned hours.

The candidate will spend most of the time in a cleanroom environment, in a protective suit performing hands‑on packaging tasks using IC packaging equipment. The candidate will carry out packaging steps for quantum computing product chips, as well as for development projects.

Work/Life Balance

We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

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Mentorship and Career Growth

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Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be able to obtain a US export license. If you are unsure if you meet these requirements, please apply and Amazon will review your application for eligibility.

About the Team

The AWS Center for Quantum Computing recognizes that developing quantum computing is a long‑term endeavor, not a quick process. The team is dedicated to tackling the significant challenges involved in building a functional quantum computer. We are approaching this ambitious goal with enthusiasm and determination.

The fabrication/packaging team within AWS Center for Quantum computing is responsible for delivering quantum computing product chips.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics or equivalent
• 2 years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following areas: dicing, wire bonding, flip chip bonding
• 2 years experience with hands‑on wafer level and die level process in the cleanroom
• Experience with developing new process, statistics process control and failure analysis activities
• Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets
• Effective at managing multiple tasks/projects and working independently or within a team environment with other scientists, engineers, and technicians who might have a wide range of technical skill levels

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years working in microfabrication in a research and development setting
• Experience in characterization for packaging process and devices (e.g. inferred microscope, shear test, pull test, SEM, profilometer)
• Strong verbal, written, and data presentation skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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USA, CA, Pasadena - 122,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually