Fabrication Engineer II

TL;DR

Fabrication Engineer II (Quantum Computing): Manufacturing discrete and fully-integrated superconducting QPU parts in cleanroom facilities with an accent on process execution, metrology, QC/testing, and troubleshooting. Focus on designing/executing experiments to improve process fidelity, conducting failure analysis, and developing new processes for next-gen QPUs.

New Haven, CT: Onsite work in hirify.global and Yale University cleanroom facilities. Must be located in New Haven, CT.

76,400 – 114,600 USD (New Haven)

Company

Leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services; world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers with annealing and gate-model QPUs accessible on-premises or via cloud.

What you will do

• Fabricate, perform metrology, and QC/test current-generation chips and next-gen integrated QPUs.
• Operate tools including metal deposition, electron-beam/optical lithography, wet/dry etch systems in hirify.global and Yale cleanrooms.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools/facilities and qualify new fabrication tools.
• Monitor process health via SPC/DOE routines, interpret yield/metrology data, troubleshoot issues.
• Conduct failure analysis on defective devices to identify root causes and implement fixes.
• Design/execute experiments to enhance device quality/process fidelity and present results to team/management.
• Assist in bringing up new in-house fabrication facility in New Haven in 2027, including tool installation/qualification.

Requirements

• 1-3 years semiconductor or related fabrication experience
• Experience in cleanroom environments, especially production/industry settings
• Experience with wet/dry etch, metal deposition, optical lithography
• Experience with metrology tools (SEM, AFM, profilometer) for monitoring/failure analysis
• Ability to execute processes consistently without variation
• Ability to independently design/execute cleanroom experiments
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, interdisciplinary teamwork

Culture & Benefits

• Future-oriented mindset: See possibilities, achieve ambitious goals.
• Straight talk, empathy, diverse opinions, external connections for inspiration.
• Accountability for results, decisive action, team support.
• Leadership focuses on motivation, engagement, team development, empowerment.
• Competitive pay, equity, bonus, perks, benefits; total rewards reviewed in interviews.
• Inclusive environment celebrating diverse perspectives for innovation and career growth.