Senior Optical Process Engineer

The role

The Senior Optical Process Engineer will perform process development and assembly build for R&D and volume system integration. This role involves developing assembly process flows and building sub-assemblies for quantum computer subsystems.

What you will do

• Develop assembly process flows and build sub-assemblies for quantum computer subsystems.
• Finalize design and assembly process flow using DFM, DFQ, and FMEA tools.
• Deliver and verify equipment, tooling, and fixtures from suppliers.
• Complete process development and buy-off including process capability analysis.
• Release assembly process documents, work instructions, and control plans.
• Train, audit, and release processes and controls to the operations team.
• Develop in-house processes with the Operations team.
• Manage contractor manufacturing for external processes and provide technical support.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline, such as Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
• 5+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex opto-mechanical assembly process problems.
• Exposure to photonics sub-assembly with experience in semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment, processes, and material systems (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfil
• Familiar with key opto-mechanical packaging and assembly equipment, piece-part supplier base, and the quality system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations.

Nice to have

• Experienced in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP.
• Experience working within opto-mechanical process teams with a proven track record to bring a product to volume.
• Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes, testing methodologies, and equipment, including die attach, wire-bonding, and AOI.
• Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines and to follow a disciplined work process.
• Ability to build relationships with multiple groups with strong communication skills.
• A lead by example person, lead from the front attitude.
• Provide guidance and training to technicians to enable R&D prototype line.
• Good team worker, brings in a positive attitude.
• Supplier and contract manufacturing management experience

About the company

PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers using silicon photonics. The company focuses on building and deploying million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.