Fabrication Equipment Engineer, Quantum AI

Google•Santa Barbara, CA

9d•$159,000 - $230,000

About The Position

As part of the Equipment Engineering team, the Fabrication Equipment Engineer helps ensure reliable, sustainable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment used to produce high-quality quantum devices. The role is part of Google Quantum AI, whose mission is to build a large-scale quantum computer capable of complex, error-corrected computations and enable solutions to classically intractable problems. The engineer installs and qualifies new equipment, performs routine and complex preventative maintenance, diagnoses and repairs equipment issues, and works with vendors to minimize production disruptions. The role collaborates with process engineers and other teams to optimize equipment performance, implements equipment upgrades and modifications, maintains detailed performance and maintenance records, and trains personnel in proper equipment use and maintenance. It also focuses on continuous improvement of equipment reliability, efficiency, and manufacturing processes. The position supports operations across multiple local facilities, including shared research labs. US compensation is $159,000–$230,000, plus a 15% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field such as Optics, Sensors, or Audio/DSP, or equivalent practical experience.
5 years of experience maintaining and repairing semiconductor fabrication equipment.
5 years of experience with photolithography, vacuum/plasma tools, or packaging equipment such as wire bonders.
Ability to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field such as Optics, Sensors, or Audio/DSP.
Experience with Etch (ICP/RIE) and Deposition (PVD/Evaporation) systems, including high-vacuum technology, RF power supplies, and toxic gas delivery systems.
Experience with electro-mechanical measurements using equipment such as oscilloscopes, generators, and calipers, and with CAD software such as KiCad, Solidworks, or AutoCAD.
Proficiency troubleshooting vacuum, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and software systems, ideally down to the component level.
Ability to read complex electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID schematics and perform component-level repairs on electronics, robotics, and vacuum sub-systems.

Responsibilities

Perform complex preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs to maximize uptime and optimize the performance of critical fabrication tools.
Lead the scoping, evaluation, and procurement of new process equipment for quantum manufacturing, and drive equipment qualification.
Manage equipment installations, retrofits, and upgrades, serving as the primary technical liaison with external vendors.
Support operations across multiple local facilities, including shared research labs, ensuring consistent equipment standards and seamless workflows between sites.
Analyze tool reliability data to optimize maintenance schedules, improve equipment availability, and support process engineering requirements.
Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and parts replacement to prevent equipment failures and downtime.
Collaborate with process engineers and other teams to optimize equipment performance and manufacturing quality.
Maintain records of equipment performance, maintenance activities, and modifications.
Train personnel in proper equipment use and maintenance, supporting safety and optimal performance.
Seek opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and manufacturing processes.