Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Quantum Computing

EquipmentEngineer,AWSCenterforQuantumComputing

$106–185k Pasadena, California, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Equipment Engineer, AWS Center for Quantum Computing at Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.. Skills: Equipment maintenance, Troubleshooting, Fabrication equipment. Troubleshoot equipment-related issues. Perform preventative maintenance”

What You'll Achieve.

Maximize tool up-time; Maintain equipment at optimal performance; Maximize equipment up-time; Maximize equipment performance; Deliver fabricated devices

Industry & Context.

Quantum Computing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot problems; Problem solving; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Cleanroom environment

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Demonstrated background in fundamental engineering principles, Excellent problem solving skills, Excellent communication skills, Prior experience in fabrication facility, Working effectively within a team environment

Nice to Have

Familiarity with reactive ion etching, Familiarity with thin films, Familiarity with metrology, Familiarity with wet etch, Familiarity with photo lithography, Familiarity with back end tools, Knowledge of SolidWorks, Good problem solving skills, Good analytical skills, Good writing skills, Good communication skills, Curiosity and capability to learn new tools, Self-starter with excellent organizational skills

What You'll Do.

Troubleshoot equipment-related issues

Perform preventative maintenance

Interact with vendors

Improve lab infrastructure

Lead equipment health program

Maximize tool up-time

Maintain equipment performance

Devise solutions to problems

Schedule service calls

Supervise field service engineers

Document field service work

Improve equipment up-time

Develop preventative maintenance plans

Execute preventative maintenance

Own equipment health initiatives

Implement new equipment-tracking initiatives

Operate equipment at peak performance

Assist with hardware modifications

Assist with lab upgrades

Ensure reliable performance of labs

Perform daily lab walkthrough

Assess state of lab areas

Assess state of equipment

Solve existing problems

Perform calibration according to schedule

Undertake projects for improvement

Maximize equipment up-time

Maximize equipment performance

Fabricate quantum devices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work alongside research scientists; Work alongside process engineers; Work with field service engineers; Work within a team environment; Work with teammates

Communication Scope

Problem solving; Communication

Process & Methodology

Equipment health initiatives, Equipment tracking initiatives

Full Job Description

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing (CQC) in Pasadena, CA, is looking to hire an Equipment Engineer who will aid in AWS’s effort to bring cloud quantum computing services to its worldwide customer base. The candidate will work in a cleanroom environment alongside research scientists and process engineers, keeping complex semiconductor fabrication & characterization equipment in working order. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment-related issues, performing preventative maintenance and calibrations, interacting with vendors during the installation of new equipment and scheduled repairs, making self-guided & team-guided improvements to the lab infrastructure, and taking the lead on aspects of our equipment health program. The facility is focused on research and development, which utilizes equipment ranging from reactive ion etchers, to various material deposition tools, to advanced characterization instruments, most of which are classified as vacuum systems. The candidate will evaluate and develop procedures that provide maximum tool up-time for wafer processing and characterization while maintaining the equipment at optimal performance. Candidates must have a demonstrated background in fundamental engineering principles and must have excellent problem solving and communication skills. Successful candidates will have prior experience working in an academic or industrial fabrication facility, or similar. Working effectively within a team environment is critical. Key job responsibilities An Equipment Engineer troubleshoots problems related to equipment and other lab infrastructure, then devises and documents the solutions such that the problems can be more easily solved the next time they occur. When necessary, the Equipment Engineer works with field service engineers from the company that manufactured the equipment, scheduling service calls and supervising & documenting those engineers' work in our labs. The Equipment Engineer is res

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