Photonics Lab Technician On-site
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About Xanadu:
Xanadus mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
At Xanadu we are learners innovators researchers collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this where if we are successful the technologies we develop will solve some of the worlds most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!
Your role and responsibilities:
Based within the Hardware team you will interface with photonic chip designers and engineers to assist with lab work associated with optical measurements and characterisation of photonic devices. This will include sample preparation optical fibre preparation hardware assembly optical setup preparation metrology measurements acquisition data analysis and reporting. The selected candidate will have handson experience preparing samples for optical measurements splicing of optical fibres performing measurements of photonics devices in a lab environment performing practical analysis and reporting to various stakeholders. Attention to detail and drive will be critical attributes while working in a highly challenging and dynamic environment pursuing measurements beyond the state of the art.
Required qualifications and experience:
- BSc (or equiv. in Engineering Science or related relevant field
- 2 years experience working in a laboratory environment with optical test and/or fibre optic equipment.
- Experience with splicing optical fibers for lowloss transmission
- Experience with sensitive and highprecision optical measurements.
- Basic knowledge of optical fibres and/or waveguidebased components
- Basic understanding of material handling
- Basic knowledge of the sample preparations for optical experiments
- Basic knowledge of microscopy techniques
- Detailoriented with a positive attitude towards work
- Highly motivated and eager to learn
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Preferred qualifications and experience:
- Ability to perform basic instrumentation of laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of version control software and standard software development practices in a team environment.
- Experience working in clean room environments.
- Experience in failure analysis techniques
Given the nature of the primary duties and responsibilities of this role it is an essential term and condition of this role that the core hours of work will involve an evening shift schedule of Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 11pm subject to change to meet company needs. For the initial training period the work hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
