PsiQuantum · 19 hours ago
Senior Optical Process Engineer
Milpitas, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPsiQuantum is focused on building the first useful quantum computers, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing. The Senior Optical Process Engineer will be responsible for process development and assembly build with quality for R&D and volume system integration and deployment.
ComputerHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
By working with sub-assembly design and packaging engineering team; develop assembly process flow, and build sub-assemblies for quantum computer (QC) sub-systems with electronics and silicon photonics chips on PCBAs for both cryogenic and room temperature vacuum systems
By working with cross-functional team and suppliers, finalize design, and assembly process flow with DFM, DFQ, FMEA tools to meet design target and requirement by sub-system team
Deliver and verify equipment, tooling and fixtures by suppliers with the support of supply chain. Complete process development, and buyoff with process capability analysis and report
Release assembly process document, work instructions and control plans in the systems with change controls; Train, audit and release processes and controls to operation team for volume assembly build
Develop in-house processes with Operation team and manage contractor manufacture for external processes; and be responsible for process technical support
Qualification
Required
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 system (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfill … etc.)
Familiar with key opto-mechanical packaging and assembly equipment and piece-part supplier base and the quality system
Experience in design, analysis and assembly of subsystems; build NPI pilot line, transfer process to operation and support manufacture; supplier and contract manufacture management experience is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self-starter
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations
Preferred
Experienced in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, JMP
Experience working within opto-mechanical process teams with proven track record to bring product to volume (e.g. in semiconductor, datacom, telecom optical communication industry)
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. Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build relationships with multiple groups with strong communication skills to provide process perspective input during product development
A lead by example person, lead from the front attitude when all hands-on-deck situations arise, get involved in day-to-day tasks to assure peak performance and safe work environment for everyone
Provide guidance and training to technicians to enable R&D prototype line
Good team worker and bring in positive attitude and always ready to help others
Company
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
BlackRockAtomicoFounders Fund
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
2024-11-05Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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