Rigetti Computing · 1 month ago
Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician (Morning Shift)
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$50/hr - $60/hr
7+ years expRigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing, seeking an experienced Equipment Maintenance Technician to join their team at Fremont Fab-1. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing semiconductor processing tools within a cleanroom environment to support quantum computing fabrication processes.
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Responsibilities
Perform both Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance on a variety of wafer fab equipment, including: Vacuum/Process Tools: PVD, ALD, evaporation/deposition, plasma/dry etch
Wet Processing Systems: Wet etch, solvent benches, wet benches, and chemical handling
Auxiliary Tools: Lithography (mask aligner, dispense/develop), metrology (e.g., SEM), wafer/wire bonding, and e-test
Quickly and safely troubleshoot equipment issues to return tools to production status
Maintain accurate tool documentation, specifications, and calibration records following SOPs/PM procedures
Assist with general fab support tasks, such as chemical waste coordination/disposal, restocking of consumables, and gowning supply management (as assigned)
Support engineering efforts by assisting with metrology and data collection during tool excursions or issues
Uphold and adhere to all EHS protocols (cleanroom etiquette, LOTO, hazmat, chemical safety); participate in safety programs and incident response
Serve as a member of the site Emergency Response Team (ERT) and respond to incidents per training and site procedures (may include off-hours response as needed)
Qualification
Required
7+ years of practical experience maintaining semiconductor or MEMS fab equipment, with a strong preference for vacuum tool specialization, or an equivalent combination of training and experience demonstrating strong relevant tool ownership
Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and process gas/liquid piping diagrams
Proven ability to execute equipment repairs, upgrades, and hardware modifications
Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment and strictly following hazmat/chemical safety procedures
Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and robust documentation habits
Preferred
Relevant technical training (AA/BS degree, vocational certificate, or military technical training)
Experience across multiple core fab areas (e.g., dry etch, wet etch, vacuum deposition, lithography, metrology, bonding)
Previous experience in both R&D and production settings; comfortable operating in a small-team/startup environment
Experience with manual wafer handling
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Equity
Medical, dental and vision for employees
401(k) plan
Paid parental leave program
Rejuvenation days
Vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards
Company
Rigetti Computing
Rigetti Computing is a quantum computing company that builds and deploys full-stack quantum systems with superconducting qubits.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$783.45MKey Investors
Quanta ComputerSmall Business Research InitiativeBessemer Venture Partners
2025-06-11Post Ipo Equity· $350M
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2024-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Subodh Kulkarni
President and CEO
Brian Sereda
Chief Financial Officer
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