Wets Processing Chemical Engineer in Tempe

Energy Jobline ZR; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. in Tempe, AZ seeks a Wet Processing Chemical Engineer to sustain and improve wet benches and fab automation. You will support design, install, and startup of new systems to ensure high uptime in the cleanroom and support areas.

The role requires 7–10+ years in semiconductor/photonic facilities, with strong PLC/HMI/SCADA experience and a collaborative, cross-functional mindset to work with process, EHS, IT, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3–7+ years in facilities, controls, or automation engineering in high-tech manufacturing.
• Practical experience with industrial controls and automation (PLCs, HMIs, distributed I/O, alarm systems, data acquisition, or SCADA).
• Strong understanding of building systems supporting a fab environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sustaining and improving facilities building systems and wet process equipment.
• Design, implement, and startup new systems during expansion periods.
• Develop automation solutions for fab tools and data collection.
• Create and maintain SOPs, P&IDs, and interlock documentation.
• Monitor tool health and drive root-cause analysis for excursions.

Skills

Facilities automation

Process control

PLC/HMI systems

SCADA data logging

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Automation integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

SCADA

Distributed I/O

Alarm systems

Data acquisition

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

JobTitle: Wets Processing Chemical Engineer

Location: Tempe, AZ

Division: Manufacturing

Department: Operations

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.

Position Description

This role is responsible for the sustaining and continuous improvement of facilities building systems, fab automation, and wet process equipment supporting QCi’s wafer manufacturing line. This position will support design, implementation, and startup of new systems and equipment during expansion periods. The engineer focuses on utilities, facilities interfaces, tool automation, and wet benches/tools to ensure safe, reliable, and high availability operations in the cleanroom and support areas. The role is distinctly cross‑functional, working with process, equipment, EHS, and IT/controls teams to improve uptime, automation, and overall fab capability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible and facility interfaces for fab tools, including gases, chemicals, exhaust, electrical power, and chilled water for assigned areas and wet benches.
• Continuously improve, maintain, and when needed design automation and control solutions for fab systems (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, interlocks, alarms, data logging) to support safe and repeatable operations.
• Integrate tools into factory systems such as data collection, monitoring, and basic MES/recipe or lot tracking where applicable.
• Develop and maintain documentation for building systems and wet tools, including SOPs, P&IDs, interlock matrices, functional specifications, and operating/maintenance procedures.
• Monitor facilities and tool health via sensors, alarms, and SPC trends; drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions for excursions or system failures.
• Coordinate with EHS on chemical delivery, storage, waste handling, and exhaust/scrubber systems, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Plan and execute projects to upgrade infrastructure, add new tools, or improve automation, including scope definition, vendor coordination, schedule, and risk management

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 3–7+ years of experience in facilities, controls, or automation engineering in a semiconductor, photonics, or similar high‑tech manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience with industrial controls and automation (e.g., PLCs, HMIs, distributed I/O, alarm systems, data acquisition, or SCADA‑like monitoring).
• Strong understanding of building systems that support a fab environment (process gases, chemicals, exhaust, scrubbers, CDA, vacuum, DI water, HVAC).
• Ability to read and create technical drawings and documentation (P&IDs, one‑line diagrams, layout drawings, interlock diagrams).
• Demonstrated project execution skills, from requirements and design through installation, startup, and handoff to operations.
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills, including working with operations, EHS, IT, and external vendors.

Skills and Experience

• 7–10+ years of experience in semiconductor or integrated photonics facilities/automation roles.
• Experience with recipe/lot tracking, basic MES interfaces, or tool‑to‑factory communication standards.
• Familiarity with relevant safety and environmental regulations for chemical and gas systems in a fab environment.
• Experience with 5S, continuous improvement, and structured problem‑solving approaches applied to facilities and automation projects.
• Experience with some kind of programming such, python, C++, C#, JavaScript.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , 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.