Fabrication Equipment Engineer, Quantum

Job Description

Job Title: Fabrication Equipment Engineer, Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, CA, USA

Job Type: Full-Time, Entry Level (Senior-leaning industrial role), Onsite

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of semiconductor fabrication equipment to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and perform root-cause failure analysis on complex fabrication tools.
• Manage installation, retrofits, upgrades, and qualification of new manufacturing equipment for quantum device production.
• Evaluate, scope, and support procurement of fabrication tools aligned with quantum manufacturing requirements.
• Act as primary technical liaison with external vendors to ensure successful equipment deployment and integration.
• Analyze equipment reliability data to improve maintenance scheduling and overall tool availability;
• Support operations across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent equipment standards and workflow alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for fabrication system performance and reliability.
• Ensure safe handling of hazardous materials and compliance with cleanroom operational standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing semiconductor fabrication equipment.
• 5+ years of experience with photolithography, vacuum systems, plasma tools, or packaging equipment.
• 5+ years of experience working with hazardous chemicals and electrical systems in manufacturing environments.
• Strong ability to troubleshoot vacuum, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, and software systems down to component level.
• Experience reading complex schematics including electrical, pneumatic, and P&ID diagrams;
• Ability to perform component-level repairs on electronics, robotics, and vacuum subsystems.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments with full PPE.

Preferred:

• Experience with electro-mechanical measurement tools (oscilloscopes, signal generators, calipers, etc.).
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as KiCad, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD.
• Experience with etch systems (ICP, RIE) and deposition systems (PVD, evaporation);
• Knowledge of high-vacuum systems, RF power supplies, and toxic gas delivery systems.
• Proven experience managing equipment installation projects, including vendor coordination, FAT/SAT testing, and facility integration.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Competitive base salary: $159,000 to $231,000 per year.
• Bonus and equity eligibility (not included in base salary range).
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
• Retirement and financial programs (varies by eligibility);
• Paid time off and additional leave benefits based on company policy.
• Opportunities to work on advanced quantum manufacturing systems at scale.

Other Information:

• Role is onsite and may involve work across multiple research and fabrication facilities.
• Strong emphasis on safety, cleanroom compliance, and operational reliability.
• Must be proficient in English for global collaboration;
• Google is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and fair employment practices.
• Applicants may request accommodations during the hiring process if needed.