Lead Semiconductor Fabrication Scientist

Quantinuum•US Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Semiconductor Fabrication Scientist in our Brooklyn Park, MN Location. All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. This role involves participating in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging, and characterization. The scientist will assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements. They will also generate new ideas and intellectual property for ion trap features and components, and work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers, and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware. Proactively anticipating fabrication risks and implementing mitigation strategies, as well as leading engagements with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities are also key aspects of this role. Additionally, the Lead Semiconductor Fabrication Scientist will lead strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years’ experience OR Master’s degree with 8+ years’ experience OR PhD with 6+ years’ experience in one or more of the following areas: MEMS fabrication, IC fabrication, integrated optics of waveguides, ion trap fabrication, and chip-scale photonics
Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Physics, Materials Science or Engineering
Demonstrated leadership in micro-fabricated device design, process and characterization
Experience developing ion traps, integrated photonics, and related devices
Experiencing interfacing with a semiconductor foundry
Relevant experience with process integration and development in a micro-fabrication manufacturing environment
Experience with a wide range of semiconductor/MEMS processes and processing tools including layout, thin film deposition, additive and subtractive patterning, photolithography, deep reactive ion etching, and process integration, and 2.5D/3D packaging
Published results within their field of research
Experience leading cross-functional teams
Individuals who are results-oriented and able to work with little supervision, who consistently take the initiative to get things done despite competing priorities
Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written

Responsibilities

Participate in all stages of development and manufacturing of microfabricated ion traps, including new concept creation, design, layout, fabrication, packaging and characterization
Assess requirements of current and future ion traps, and specify or develop designs and processes meeting those requirements
Generate new ideas and IP for ion trap features and components
Work closely with an integrated team of scientists, engineers and technicians to translate system requirements and designs into functional hardware
Proactively anticipate fabrication risks and implement mitigation strategies
Lead engagements with 3rd parties to cultivate possible key partnerships, supplier relationships, and co-development opportunities
Lead strategic, long-range planning for future trap designs and processes