Oxford Quantum Circuits
Quantum Computing
EngineeringTechnician
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“Engineering Technician at Oxford Quantum Circuits. Skills: Hands-on technical skills, Problem-solving, Maintenance of mechanical assemblies, Safety protocols, Record keeping. Support the build, maintenance and smooth operation of our quantum computers and systems including dilution refrigerators. Assist with building, assembling and maintaining mechanical, electrical and electronic components”
What You'll Achieve.
Accelerating our mission; Keep people and environments protected; Keeps a space humming: labs operational, equipment well-maintained, and systems performing at their best; Directly support the breakthroughs that define OQC; Keep systems running reliably; Help our teams stay focused, move quickly and continue delivering the technology shaping the future of quantum computing
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving mindset; Creative problem-solving; Troubleshoot issues
Willing to take part in an on-call rota, International travel to work on deployed systems, sometimes at short notice, Valid driving licence, Experience driving a van (bonus), Comfortable with the physical nature of the role
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience from a technical or industrial setting, Kept mechanical assemblies running smoothly, Writing processes, procedures, or risk assessments, Organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling tasks across projects, Coordinate with external vendors, Solid foundation in hands-on skills—such as electrical testing, mechanical assembly or maintaining scientific equipment, Adaptable, Communicate openly, Enjoy creative problem-solving, Natural focus on quality, Good organisational habits, Confident decision-making, Able to work on-site full time, Comfortable with the physical nature of the role, Holds a valid driving licence, Willing to take part in an on-call rota, Willing to travel internationally
Nice to Have
Experience driving a van
What You'll Do.
maintenance and smooth operation of our quantum computers and systems including dilution refrigerators
assembling and maintaining mechanical
electrical and electronic components
Maintain safe and organised technical spaces by following Health & Safety protocols and supporting day-to-day upkeep
Respond to technical incidents in the lab
helping to troubleshoot issues and escalating when needed
Keep accurate records of incidents
maintenance activities and technical updates on agreed platforms
Ensure the lab is well stocked by conducting regular checks and coordinating with the Stores Controller
maintenance and improvement of equipment used across our technical workspaces
Monitor cryogen levels and assist with regular ordering and scheduling to keep systems running reliably
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Joining a collaborative, fast-paced team; Coordinate with external vendors; Support our engineers; Work with globally deployed devices; Coordinate with the Stores Controller
Communication Scope
Communicate openly
Process & Methodology
Comfortable juggling tasks across projects
Full Job Description
### Engineering Technician We’re building the future of quantum computing and we’re looking for an Engineering Technician to maintain and build the infrastructure and environments that house OQC’s quantum computers. You’ll be joining a collaborative, fast-paced team where your hands-on technical skills, problem-solving mindset and commitment to safety will enable our engineers to focus on what matters most: accelerating our mission. You’ll come with experience from a technical or industrial setting, where you’ve kept mechanical assemblies running smoothly - whether that’s scientific equipment, water systems, or manifolds. You understand the importance of doing things safely and properly, and you’ve had a hand in writing processes, procedures, or risk assessments that keep people and environments protected. You’re the kind of person who keeps a space humming: labs operational, equipment well-maintained, and systems performing at their best. Your work will directly support the breakthroughs that define OQC. So we will need you to be organised, proactive, and comfortable juggling tasks across projects. You know how to coordinate with external vendors, and you don’t mind jumping on a train or plane when hands-on work with our globally deployed devices is needed. Reporting to Chris Nicholson , Laboratory Supervisor, you will: * Support the build, maintenance and smooth operation of our quantum computers and systems including dilution refrigerators. * Assist with building, assembling and maintaining mechanical, electrical and electronic components * Help maintain safe and organised technical spaces by following Health & Safety protocols and supporting day-to-day upkeep. * Respond to technical incidents in the lab, helping to troubleshoot issues and escalating when needed. * Keep accurate records of incidents, maintenance activities and technical updates on agreed platforms. * Ensure the lab is well stocked by conducting regular checks and coordinating with the Stores Cont
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