Job Description

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Description

The

Pathfinding Nanofabrication Engineer

is responsible for pioneering and validating new techniques to create Photonic's next generation of silicon-based qubits. This role serves as the bridge between external vendors, process development, and in?house implementation, ensuring that novel workflows are fully integrated into our process with high reproducibility and yield. As a team player with an in-depth understanding of semiconductor device fabrication, you will spend time in a cleanroom environment, as well as collaborating daily with a diverse, multi-disciplinary group of engineers, scientists, and other technical team members.

Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

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WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

Develop routines and processes to fabricate Photonic's next generation of chips. Processes are diverse and may include ion implantation, photo- and electron-beam lithography, wet and plasma processing, material deposition, wafer thinning, dicing, and packaging Interact regularly with external vendors to create test samples, assess equipment suitability to bring new equipment and capabilities online internally Develop new capabilities to deposit and grow high quality thin films using PVD, CVD, and/or MBE techniques Develop new processes to build novel hybrid wafer stacks Ensure process improvements maintain highly reproducible results at an unprecedented yield Perform in-line metrology of samples Script, or modify data analysis codes Maintain accurate and detailed records of all processes performed Write operating procedures and result analysis reports Collaborate with a highly multi-disciplinary team of engineers and scientists Present verbal and written findings to cross-functional teams Contribute to solutions to complex engineering problems Contribute to our IP portfolio


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WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

Master's or Ph.D. degree in engineering, applied physics, materials science, or other relevant discipline Minimum of 5 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience Deep experience with characterization equipment: SEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, FIB, SIMS, etc. Experience with external vendor coordination for test samples, tool demos, and commercial fabrication service providers Strong hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication, demonstrated by a portfolio of fabricated devices Experience with diffusion, annealing, and surface-treatment processes Experience with optical and electron lithography tools Experience with data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, etc.) Experience with layout data preparation and processing software Experience in a research and/or research & development setting, involving micro/nanofabrication process development Ability to work independently while also being a great team member Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

An exceptional candidate will bring:

Knowledge of superconducting thin-film materials Knowledge of crystalline material growth with CVD Experience of fabrication of silicon photonics or optical MEMS devices Experience with cryogenic systems


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WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day Inclusive company culture Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside






The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

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About Photonic

Based in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, Photonic is at the forefront of designing next-generation quantum technologies in silicon. Photonic's breakthrough results with silicon have upended many conventional assumptions in quantum computing. With record-setting qubit performance, telecom networking, and silicon's manufacturing scale, Photonic's silicon spin qubits materialize solutions for previously intractable problems -and unlock solutions for tomorrow's problem sets.