Senior Process Engineer - Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
Core
Own process health and performance of PVD modules to fabricate superconducting quantum processors by developing, optimizing, and qualifying thin-film deposition processes.
Role type
Senior IC process engineer (semiconductor fabrication)
Builds
Superconducting quantum processors (resonators, signal wiring, interconnect structures)
Domain
Semiconductor fabrication / Quantum computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
PVD equipment operation (sputtering, e-beam, thermal evaporation), vacuum systems, thin-film deposition, semiconductor fabrication, superconducting device physics, process development, experimental design (DOE), engineering data analysis, root-cause investigation, SPC, process monitoring, technical documentation
Preferred skills
End-to-end process/tool/material qualification, mentoring engineers, cross-functional technical leadership, thin-film characterization (ellipsometry, AFM, SEM, XRR, XRD), statistical data analysis tools (JMP, Python, MATLAB), superconducting thin films experience, quantum computing exposure
Technologies
PVD modules, 4-inch/6-inch wafer processing, JMP, Python, MATLAB, ellipsometry, AFM, SEM, XRR, XRD
Responsibilities
Own process health and performance of assigned PVD modules through SPC, process monitoring, and data analysis; Develop, optimize, and qualify thin-film deposition processes for superconducting resonators, signal wiring, and interconnect structures; Analyze process, metrology, and electrical characterization data to improve reproducibility and device performance; Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for process, equipment, and materials-related issues; Partner with facilities and equipment engineering to coordinate preventive maintenance, support equipment recovery, and lead process qualification following maintenance or repairs; Document process development activities, author and maintain standard operating procedures, and train process technicians on new processes and equipment operation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
