Senior Process Engineer, Photonic ICs & LiNbO3

Quantum Computing Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. seeks a highly motivated senior process engineer to advance manufacturing of thin film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuits (TFLN PICs).

The role requires collaboration across process engineers, PIC designers, RF designers, and characterization engineers to optimize etching, deposition, lithography, and metrology steps in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate has multiple years in process development, strong metrology skills (CD SEM, AFM, TEM), and

Qualifications

• Minimum a Master’s degree in a related field and several years of process engineering experience.
• Strong background in metrology and lithography for photonic integrated circuits.
• Experience with data analysis, SPC, and DOE methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of manufacturing processes for thin film lithium niobate PICs.
• Drive process integration and yield improvements across the manufacturing flow.
• Collaborate with design and measurement teams to ensure high quality PICs.
• Troubleshoot deviations, contamination, and process issues with corrective actions.
• Support high priority customer projects throughout design, fabrication, and testing phases.

Skills

5+ years experience

Data analysis

DOE

SPC

Problem solving

Cleanroom interfacing

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science

Ph.D. in Materials Science

Tools

CD SEM

Alignment

Film Thickness Characterization

Particle Measurement

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. seeks a highly motivated senior process engineer to advance manufacturing of thin film lithium niobate photonic integrated circuits (TFLN PICs).

The role requires collaboration across process engineers, PIC designers, RF designers, and characterization engineers to optimize etching, deposition, lithography, and metrology steps in a cleanroom environment. The ideal candidate has multiple years in process development, strong metrology skills (CD SEM, AFM, TEM), and