Ion Trap Fabrication Intern

Job Description

Job Title: Ion Trap Fabrication Intern. Location: Plymouth, MN, USA. Compensation: $33 – $40 per hour + housing stipend (up to $1000/month for out-of-state candidates)

This internship provides hands-on experience in microfabrication, device characterization, and process optimization within a collaborative research environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and optimizing microfabrication processes for ion trap devices.
• Support integration of novel materials into fabrication workflows.
• Perform device characterization using tools such as SEM, electrical testing, and other measurement techniques.
• Analyze process data and contribute to improvement strategies;
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, results, and findings.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including design, metrology, and device testing groups.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a graduate program.
• Expected graduation date of 2026 or later;
• Experience with materials characterization tools and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities.
• U.S. citizenship required due to contractual obligations.

Preferred:

• Pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and microfabrication techniques such as photolithography, etching, and deposition.
• Prior exposure to ion trap or quantum device technologies is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay range: $33 – $40 per hour (based on skills, education, and experience).
• Housing stipend of up to $1000/month for candidates located outside Minnesota.
• Flexible work schedule;
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunities for continued collaboration or future full-time employment.