Production Engineer - Quantum

Job Description

Job Title: Production Engineer. Location: Palo Alto, California, United States

As a Production Engineer, you will develop, optimize, and scale production processes for optical and semiconductor components that are critical to our quantum systems; This is an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking hardware that will enable fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Responsibilities:

• Own and optimize polishing processes for optical and semiconductor components to achieve high precision and low defect rates.
• Support semiconductor and optical packaging operations including die attach, wire bonding, fiber alignment, sealing, and final testing.
• Work with design, R&D, and equipment engineering teams to transfer prototypes into scalable production processes.
• Develop process parameters, work instructions, and quality controls for reliable, repeatable production.
• Monitor production data, identify yield losses, and lead root cause analysis with corrective actions;
• Introduce new tools, fixtures, and automation solutions to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Partner with suppliers and vendors to qualify materials, components, and processes.
• Train technicians and operators on polishing and packaging workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• 3+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, precision optics, or advanced packaging.
• Strong knowledge of optical surface preparation (lapping, polishing, metrology).
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor/optical packaging (bonding, alignment, sealing).
• Familiarity with cleanroom operations, metrology, and process control;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven experience in root cause investigations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in photonics, fiber-optic components, or microelectronics assembly.
• Knowledge of adhesives, epoxies, and underfills used in semiconductor/optical packaging.
• Familiarity with SPC, DOE, or Six Sigma methodologies;
• Experience with automation or custom tooling for packaging processes.

Compensation and Benefits:

• U.S. Base Pay Range: $105,000 – $120,000 USD
• Bay Area Pay Range: $130,000 – $145,000 USD
• Equity and comprehensive benefits package available for full-time employees.
• Actual pay will depend on qualifications, experience, and location.

Instructions to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter (must include the word “purple”). Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf. PsiQuantum will only contact candidates via official PsiQuantum email addresses. Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted.