Fabrication Data & Yield Hardware Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Fabrication Data and Yield Hardware Engineer – Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, CA, USA

Responsibilities:

• Analyze fabrication and production data to detect yield issues and determine root causes.
• Collaborate with fabrication and process engineers to develop solutions and improve production yield;
• Develop and maintain data analysis tools, dashboards, and visualizations to support engineering decisions.
• Conduct failure analysis on quantum hardware to recommend and implement corrective actions;
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) to monitor and maintain process stability and quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience with conventional microfabrication techniques (e.g., lithography, deposition, etching).
• At least 1 year of experience in data analysis and experiment planning;
• Familiarity with microfabrication characterization techniques.

Preferred:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related disciplines.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, C, or C++.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as NumPy, Pandas, R, or JMP;
• Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes and equipment.

Benefits:

• US base salary range: $126,000 – $181,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Final compensation determined by role, level, and experience;
• Additional benefits include healthcare, equity packages, and professional development opportunities.