Senior Packaging Technician, Precision Cleanroom

IonQ; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ in College Park, MD is seeking a hands-on packaging technician to build and test quantum hardware end-to-end. You will train on the full packaging workflow and then operate high-precision equipment to assemble and inspect ion traps and related components.

The role emphasizes fine motor skills, strict adherence to procedures, and comfort working long hours in a cleanroom environment. Educationally, a two-year technical degree is typical, with 2+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or higher.
• Fine motor skills with small components and microscope work.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints, specs, and procedures.
• 80% cleanroom work in gowning.
• Reliable and punctual with team schedules.
• Clear written and verbal communication; proficient in Google Workspace or MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Execute released procedures to clean, assemble, bond, inspect, and test packaged ion traps and related quick-turn hardware.
• Operate complex packaging equipment.
• Handle small, fragile components under a microscope.
• Perform incoming inspection and document results.
• Collect process data and flag trends for the engineering team.
• Draft recipe or program adjustments within limits.
• Support daily cleanroom operations and restock consumables.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Fine motor skills

Read blueprints

Cleanroom experience

Reliability

MS Office / Google Workspace

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

NetSuite

Duro

Jira

ERP

PLM

MES

Job description

IonQ in College Park, MD is seeking a hands-on packaging technician to build and test quantum hardware end-to-end. You will train on the full packaging workflow and then operate high-precision equipment to assemble and inspect ion traps and related components.

The role emphasizes fine motor skills, strict adherence to procedures, and comfort working long hours in a cleanroom environment. Educationally, a two-year technical degree is typical, with 2+ years of related experience.