Senior Photonics Process Engineer – TFLN ICs

Quantum Computing Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to support fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate photonic ICs. You will work with PIC designers, RF designers and characterization engineers to advance process development and yield.

The candidate should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field and 5+ years in process engineering, with hands-on metrology and cleanroom experience; US DoD clearance is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in process engineering.
• Strong background in measurement and / or design of photonic integrated circuits.
• Hands-on experience with metrology tools such as CD SEM, Alignment, Film Thickness Characterization, Particle Measure for process verification and defect analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in data analysis, SPC, and DOE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes of thin film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuits.
• Drive process integration and improvement initiatives to enhance device performance and yield.
• Work closely with the process team in the cleanroom to optimize associated metrology measurements in the fabrication flow of TFLN chips.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the manufacturing organization, including the design and measurement teams to deliver high quality photonic integrated circuits.
• Utilize advanced metrology tools such as CD SEM, AFM, ellipsometry, profilometry, XPS, XRD, and optical interferometry for process characterization and defect analysis.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, particle contamination, and performance issues and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement strategies.
• Support high priority customers throughout the design, fabrication and testing phases of their projects

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

DOE

Cleanroom work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics

Tools

CD SEM

Film Thickness Characterization

Ellipsometry

XPS

XRD

AFM

Stylus profiling

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. in Tempe, AZ, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to support fabrication of thin-film lithium niobate photonic ICs. You will work with PIC designers, RF designers and characterization engineers to advance process development and yield.

The candidate should have a Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field and 5+ years in process engineering, with hands-on metrology and cleanroom experience; US DoD clearance is required or obtainable.