Quantum Foundry Technician – Wafer Ops & Lab Support

psiquantum; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is building the world's first commercially viable quantum computer powered by silicon photonics. Our Foundry Engineering team partners with manufacturers and research partners to support advanced silicon-based photonic platforms enabling scalable quantum systems.

In this role, you will support day-to-day foundry operations, wafer logistics, wafer inspection, data upload, inventory tracking, documentation, and office/lab coordination activities.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail in day‑to‑day operations.
• Clear communication across multiple teams and sites.
• Experience with foundry operations or wafer handling is preferred.
• Organized and able to support lab/office workflows reliably.

Responsibilities

• Support wafer handling activities, including FOSB mapping, wafer transfers, lot start documentation, and delivery of required documentation and materials to clean room.
• Maintain accurate wafers in process (WIP) reports, wafer/FOSB inventory records and related tracking updates.
• Update tool status and WIP reports twice per day and communicate key updates to the team.
• Attend operations morning meetings, take clear notes, and distribute relevant action items, status updates, and operational information to the team.
• Coordinate wafer and package logistics, including wafer shipments, shipping contacts, package pickup from Shipping & Receiving, and maintenance of shipping addresses, emails, and phone numbers.
• Support lab, office, and partner-site operations, including lab activities, SP3 data collection and other operational systems.
• Manage and operate a dedicated lab for wafer cryogenic testing including sample preparation, material acquisition, minor maintenance and remaining logistics needs.
• Inspect wafers using optical microscopy, capture wafer images, and upload images and related records to support the engineering team.
• Maintain an orderly office and shared work environment, including purchasing and restocking office supplies, lab supp

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Foundry operations

Wafer handling

Job description

PsiQuantum is building the world's first commercially viable quantum computer powered by silicon photonics. Our Foundry Engineering team partners with manufacturers and research partners to support advanced silicon-based photonic platforms enabling scalable quantum systems.

In this role, you will support day-to-day foundry operations, wafer logistics, wafer inspection, data upload, inventory tracking, documentation, and office/lab coordination activities.