Fabrication R&D Scientist, Amazon Center for Quantum Computing

The Amazon Center for Quantum Computing in Pasadena CA is looking to hire a Fabrication R&D Scientist with experience in semiconductor process development who will aid in Amazons effort to bring cloud quantum computing services to its worldwide customer base. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and hardware and software engineers working at the forefront of quantum computing. Through your work inside and outside of the cleanroom environment in the fabrication research and development group you will solve problems related to developing next-generation quantum processors.

Candidates must have a demonstrated background in sound scientific and engineering principles and must have excellent data analysis bias for action problem solving and communication skills and be highly motivated and curious to research and learn new technical topics as needed. As a Fab R&D scientist you will be expected to work on new ideas and stay abreast of novel approaches in fabricating and packaging superconducting quantum processors. Working effectively within a team environment is critical.

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Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include developing and optimizing processes to fabricate high-coherence superconducting qubits; developing advanced 3DI interconnect and routing technologies for integrating superconducting quantum technologies; analyzing inline metrology and electrical test data; developing and maintaining integration documentation design rules and standard operating procedures; interacting with project leads to provide feedback that continuously improves different processes; staying updated with the latest advancements and industry trends in process integration and apply knowledge to improve processes and drive innovation providing technical guidance and support to junior colleagues fostering a collaborative and knowledge-sharing work environment.

A day in the life
The candidate will develop novel technologies using micro-/nano-fabrication techniques inside the cleanroom (independently or in collaboration with other scientists engineers and technicians) for next-generation quantum computing. Outside the cleanroom the candidate will plan experiments analyze data and conceive future innovations.

- PhD in mechanical engineering electrical engineering material science physics or equivalent
- A demonstrated track record of original impactful work done in nanofabrication MEMS or 2.5/3D integration
- Effective at managing multiple tasks/projects and working independently or within a team environment with other scientists engineers and technicians who might have a wide range of technical skill levels
- Great problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong verbal written and data presentation skills

- 2 years work experience in process integration in a 200/300mm foundry environment (preferably in R&D)
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing execution systems; electron beam lithography; photolithography; wafer-level wet/dry etching techniques; wafer cleaning and lift-off techniques; thin film deposition and metrology techniques; electroplating; wafer thinning; chemical mechanical polishing; temporary and permanent wafer level bonding; wafer level and flip-chip packaging techniques; 2.5/3D integration schemes
- Familiarity with superconducting quantum computing components fabrication and packaging techniques
- Experience in performing failure analysis root cause investigation for process excursions yield monitoring and statistical process control
- Proficient in at least one of the following: Python Julia MATLAB or other scripting languages
- Proficient in statistical data analysis process optimization and design of experiments using JMP or minitab

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