Quantum Development Technician

Socket.dev; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries seeks a hands-on technician to support quantum development lots and lab activities in a fast-paced semiconductor environment. You will track wafers, coordinate experiments, prepare samples, and maintain documentation while collaborating with Fab Operations and engineers.

Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in electronics/engineering or related fields, with 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing and cleanroom experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electronics/engineering tech or related field.
• 10+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, development, or related operations.
• Experience in a cleanroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily execution of quantum development lots.
• Track wafer movement and lot status through manufacturing.
• Coordinate experiment logistics with engineering teams.
• Prepare samples for characterization and analysis.
• Maintain laboratory organization and material inventories.
• Ensure development documentation is complete and accurate.
• Interface with Fab Operations and Process Engineering teams.

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Engineering/Physical Sciences or related

Job description

About GlobalFoundries:

GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor manufacturer providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world's most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.

Summary of Role:

This role will work closely with Quantum Integration Engineers, process engineers, equipment engineers, and manufacturing personnel. The technician helps enable efficient execution of development lots, supporting multiple quantum modalities including; spin qubit, superconducting, trapped ion, photonic, and topological technologies. The position is ideal for a hands-on individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced development environment and supporting leading-edge semiconductor and quantum manufacturing activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Development Lot Execution

• Support daily execution of quantum development lots.

• Track wafer movement and lot status through manufacturing.

• Coordinate experiment logistics with engineering teams.

• Ensure materials and documentation are available prior to lot starts.

• Escalate execution issues that may impact development schedules.

Laboratory and Fab Support

• Prepare samples for characterization and analysis.

• Support tool qualification and development activities.

• Assist engineers with data collection and documentation.

• Maintain laboratory organization and material inventories.

• Support special handling requirements for quantum materials and processes.

Data and Documentation

• Maintain experiment tracking logs and execution records.

• Update project dashboards and status trackers.

• Collect metrology and process data for engineering review.

• Ensure development documentation is complete and accurate.

• Support generation of technical reports and presentations.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Interface with Fab Operations, Equipment Engineering, Metrology, and Process Engineering teams.

• Participate in daily execution meetings and action item reviews.

• Support customer demonstrations and internal technology reviews.

• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on execution efficiency.

Safety and Compliance

• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and contamination control requirements.

• Support audits, equipment certifications, and development readiness activities.

• Ensure proper handling of specialty materials and development hardware.

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Physical Sciences, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related discipline; equivalent experience will be considered.

• 10+ years of semiconductor manufacturing, development, laboratory, or technical operations experience.

• Experience working in a cleanroom environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Basic understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to work across multiple organizations and priorities.

Expected Salary Range

$69,000.00 - $120,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law