Director of Equipment Operations
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Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
PsiQuantumsmission is to build the first useful quantum computersmachines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016 our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum systems.
Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials and other foundational industries.
Our architecture and approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industryincluding partners like GlobalFoundrieswe use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.
In 2024PsiQuantumannounced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane Australia and Chicago Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically definingand that now is the time to scale.
PsiQuantumalso develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application software and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companiesincluding Lockheed Martin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemicalto prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.
Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shiftand a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we have a clearpathto make it real.
Come join us.
Job Summary:
PsiQuantum is seeking an experienced Director of Equipment Engineering to lead the bring-up installation and commissioning of next-generation quantum computing hardware. This role will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of complex systems including cryostats vacuum infrastructure and electronic racks working closely with internal engineering teams facilities and external equipment suppliers.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in vacuum systems manufacturing start-ups and facility-integrated equipment with strong technical project management and supplier leadership skills. Prior cryostat experience is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the bring-up and commissioning of the equipment supporting the next generation of Quantum Computing hardware.
- Own equipment project management from specification through installation acceptance and operation.
- Serve as the primary technical and programmatic interface to external equipment suppliers.
- Coordinate equipment installation with facilities EHS manufacturing and R&D teams.
- Develop and execute installation qualification and commissioning plans.
- Establish equipment documentation and readiness plans to support manufacturing start-up and scale-up.
- Identify technical and schedule risks and drive mitigation strategies.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Required Qualifications.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics or related field.
- 10 years of experience in equipment engineering or hardware bring-up.
- Strong experience with vacuum systems (UHV/HV).
- Experience supporting manufacturing start-ups.
- Experience managing supplier-delivered capital equipment.
- Excellent project management and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with cryogenic systems or cryostats.
- Background in semiconductor quantum or photonics environments.
- Experience scaling equipment from prototype to production.
PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to .
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ Palo Alto) the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ Palo Alto). If there is only one range it is for the specific location of where the position will be located.Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidates qualifications including relevant education and training competencies experience geographic location and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
