Senior Automation Engineer-Industrial

Quantum Computing Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Tempe, AZ is seeking a senior industrial engineer with a strong software and systems focus to enhance factory control, production reporting, recipe management, workflow visibility, and automation across operations.

The ideal candidate will have supported factory automation in semiconductor or similarly complex manufacturing settings and create practical tools that improve efficiency, control, and visibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting factory automation or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience writing small software applications used in fab/manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of SEMI regulations and standards in semiconductor settings.
• Ability to create, administer, and improve factory control programs.
• Experience with MES, production software, and statistical factory controls.
• Proficiency with SECS/GEM, Semi E10, Power BI and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and support operational efficiency.
• Support workflow analysis, layout planning, time studies, and related manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and simulation modeling to improve operations.
• Architect, write, debug, and maintain small software applications used for fab or manufacturing control.
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications.
• Support and improve production reporting, recipe management, material tracking, equipment reporting, and critical measurement data analysis systems.
• Maintain documentation for cost models, process changes, equipment specifications, and operational improvements.
• Partner with teams across the fab to support continuous improvement, new product introduction, and better factory control.

Skills

Factory automation

Software development

Lean Six Sigma

Simulation modeling

Process optimization

Tools

SECS/GEM

Semi E10

Power BI

MES / production software

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Location:Tempe, AZ

Division: Operations

Department:Manufacturing

About Us

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

This opportunity is based in Tempe, AZ. The role supports a growing manufacturing environment and has a strong software and systems focus. The person in this position will help improve factory control, production reporting, recipe management, workflow visibility, and automation across operations. It is a strong fit for someone who has supported factory automation in a semiconductor or similarly complex manufacturing setting and can build practical tools that improve efficiency, control, and visibility.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and support operational efficiency.
• Support workflow analysis, layout planning, time studies, and related manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Apply industrial engineering methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and simulation modeling to improve operations.
• Architect, write, debug, and maintain small software applications used for fab or manufacturing control.
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications.
• Support and improve production reporting, recipe management, material tracking, equipment reporting, and critical measurement data analysis systems.
• Maintain documentation for cost models, process changes, equipment specifications, and operational improvements.
• Partner with teams across the fab to support continuous improvement, new product introduction, and better factory control.

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 10 years of experience supporting factory automation or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience writing small software applications or code used in a fab or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SEMI regulations and standards, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to create, administer, and improve factory control programs that increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Experience with material management systems, MES, production software, and statistical factory controls.
• Technical proficiency with factory automation tools and standards such as SECS/GEM, Semi E10, Power BI, and related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in cost modeling, data analysis, and production planning.
• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and cost modeling.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.