The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena CA is looking to hire a senior hardware development engineer with expertise in prototype machining and medium production manufacturing. The candidate should have expertise in CNC machining and CAM programming for both 3 and 5 axis vertical machining centers as well as strong design for manufacturing knowledge. Working effectively within a crossfunctional team is critical.
Key job responsibilities
Our scientists and engineers collaborate across diverse teams and projects to offer state of the art cost effective solutions for scaling the signal delivery to AWS quantum processor systems at cryogenic temperatures. You will help support this endeavor by bringing passion enthusiasm and proactivity to work on the following:
CAM programming for 3 and 5 axis machines
Fixture development/setup and tool selection/setup
CNC machine operations for rapid prototype and medium production scale
Logistical support within the manufacturing workflow
Documentation DFM reviews and metrics reporting
A day in the life
You will work alongside other scientists and engineers by supporting their manufacturing requests and meeting hardware delivery timelines. By staying aware and connected with the research and development team activities you will forecast manufacturing needs and proactively prepare for incoming requests. Beyond your nominal duties of CNC programming and operations you will help maintain the organization of the manufacturing facility compile metrics reports to analyze manufacturing quality and quantity and constantly look for opportunities to improve throughput efficiency.
About the team
A Day in the Life
You will work alongside other scientists and engineers by supporting their manufacturing requests and meeting hardware delivery timelines. By staying aware and connected with the research and development team activities you will forecast manufacturing needs and proactively prepare for incoming requests. Beyond your nominal duties of CNC programming and operations you will help maintain the organization of the manufacturing facility compile metrics reports to analyze manufacturing quality and quantity and constantly look for opportunities to improve throughput efficiency.
About the Team
Why AWS
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CNC Machining Certification or equivalent experience
5 year of CNC machinery CAM and operation
Superior problem solving and analytical skills
Communication documentation and presentation skills
Effective working in an engineering team environment
Associates degree or higher
8 year of CNC machinery CAM and operation
Experience with Haas CNC machines
Manual machinist skillset
Experience machining copper
Experience working closely with other engineers as well as scientists and technicians covering a wide range of technical skill levels
Curiosity and capability to rapidly learn new techniques or technical topics
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Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.