Senior Manufacturing Production Technician

IonQ•Bothell, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Production Technician. As a Production Technician, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. The Production Technician is responsible for the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of opto/mechanical and custom electronic assemblies according to established procedures. This includes installing electronic assemblies into 19” racks and integrating wire harnesses and cables. In addition, the manufacturing technician will engage in fiber optics curing on optical fiber cables, participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives, and initiate nonconformance records for production issues. The role may also involve supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) engineering tasks and performing select optical alignments to meet production deadlines. This position requires a highly motivated manufacturing electronics technician with experience in assembly and test. Knowledge of free space optical assembly including high precision devices, alignment of assemblies, and manufacturing best practices are additional skills that successful candidates will have.

Requirements

Minimum 2-year technical degree and 3+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech electronics / optomechanical / manufacturing environment or equivalent.
Experience in electronics, optics assembly, cryogenic, mechanical assembly, following work instructions, assembly drawings and providing detailed feedback.
Ability to troubleshoot electronics assembly to the part level.
Ability to solder small gauge (28 to 32) wires and IPC J-STD-001 certified.
Comfortable working in both engineering/development settings as well as manufacturing.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting, as well as cross functionally with various organizations.
Detail oriented individual with the ability to demonstrate fine motor skills.
Experience working with hand tools, crimpers, torque drivers and performing small lab repairs.
Ability to read, understand, and follow assembly drawings, CAD drawings, technical specifications, and operating procedures.
Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include, but not limited to: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 40 pounds, and working overhead.
Experience with data collection.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Experience working in a Cleanroom setting and ESD environment.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Google Sheets and MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience working in Opto/Mechanical production environment.
Experience with complex optical systems and lasers, free-space optical systems and fiber optic and custom electronic assemblies.
Experience in aligning lenses, mirrors, prisms, and optical/opto-mechanical components on an optical breadboard.
Experience with cryogenic systems.
Experience with ERP, PLM, Jira and MES systems.

Responsibilities

Support the daily production build schedule requirements in manufacturing
Work closely with Manufacturing and Product Engineers to follow detailed work instructions to assemble Quantum Computer components with a safety and quality mindset and a high-level attention to detail.
Assist with the build and test of components for Quantum Computers.
Capture and document assembly best practices, present findings to technical teams.
Other assigned duties as required in support of business needs.
Assist with EHS best practices.