Production Technician

The role

This Operations Technician supports the assembly and processing of photonic and semiconductor subassemblies. The role focuses on wire bonding, optical edge coupling, precision alignment, and subassembly builds.

What you will do

• Assemble, process, and inspect semiconductor, optical, and subassembly components.
• Support wire bonding, edge coupling, fiber handling, optical alignment, equipment operation, and subassembly testing.
• Handle, verify, move, and track materials and work-in-process.
• Complete accurate and timely MES transactions.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and perform basic troubleshooting of computers, software, tooling, and automation systems.
• Inspect completed work and escalate problems.
• Maintain clear build records and provide daily shift pass-downs.
• Follow safety, cleanroom, quality, and material-handling requirements.
• Communicate with Operations, Engineering, and support teams.

Required qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in semiconductor, photonics, optical, electronics, or R&D manufacturing.
• Experience with fiber-optic cleaving, splicing, routing, and handling.
• Experience handling, assembling, and inspecting semiconductor dies and other small, fragile components.
• High manual dexterity and strong attention to detail when working with microscopes, precision tools, fixtures, and sensitive materials.
• Experience operating manual, automated, or semi-automated assembly and inspection equipment.
• Ability to perform basic troubleshooting of Windows computers, equipment software, network connections, sensors, fixtures, and automation interfaces.
• Experience using MES to track builds, materials, work-in-process, holds, rework, and production activity.
• Knowledge of cleanroom manufacturing, electrostatic discharge controls, safe material handling, and work-in-process control.
• Ability to follow work instructions, inspect personal work, identify problems, and work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with wire bonding, wire bond inspection, edge coupling, active optical alignment, fiber handling, or precision subassembly

Benefits

• Competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Equity grants
• Access to financial wellness tools and planning resources
• Wellness benefits
• Family support programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid leave programs
• Company-designated paid holidays
• Discretionary time off (DTO)
• End-of-year company shutdown

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.