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Your work will involve developing next‑generation quantum processors both inside and outside of the cleanroom environment.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nDevelop novel processes to fabricate high‑coherence superconducting qubits.\n\nDevelop advanced 3DI interconnect and routing technologies for integrating superconducting quantum technologies.\n\nAnalyze inline metrology and electrical test data.\n\nWrite production standard operating procedures to transfer newly‑developed processes to production teams.\n\nInteract with project leads to provide feedback that continuously improves processes.\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\nPhD, or Master’s degree and 4+ years of quantitative field research experience.\n\nExperience investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to business problems and products.\n\nExperience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets.\n\nPh.D. in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field in science or engineering.\n\nA demonstrated track record of original, impactful work in micro‑/nano‑fabrication.\n\nHands‑on experience with electron beam lithography; photolithography (mask or maskless aligners, steppers, and scanners); wafer‑level wet/dry etching techniques; wafer cleaning and lift‑off techniques; thin‑film deposition techniques (e.g., PECVD, LPCVD, ALD, evaporation, sputtering, and furnace oxidation); semiconductor and thin‑film metrology techniques (e.g., AFM, SEM, XPS, EDX, profilometry, reflectometry, and ellipsometry); one or more manufacturing execution systems.\n\nEffective at managing multiple tasks/projects and working independently or within a team environment with other scientists, engineers, and technicians who might have a wide range of technical skill levels.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nKnowledge of R, MATLAB, Python or similar scripting language.\n\nExperience with agile development.\n\nExperience building web‑based dashboards using common frameworks.\n\nFamiliarity with superconducting quantum computing components, fabrication, and packaging techniques.\n\n1+ years of relevant industry experience working in a cleanroom environment.\n\nGreat problem‑solving and analytical skills.\n\nStrong verbal, written, and data presentation skills.\n\nHands‑on experience with electroplating; wafer thinning; chemical mechanical polishing; wafer‑level and flip‑chip packaging techniques; temporary and permanent wafer‑level bonding; 2.5/3D integration schemes.\n\nExperience in performing failure analysis and root cause investigation for process excursions.\n\nWorking knowledge of statistical analysis and design of experiments using JMP or Minitab.\n\nExperience in yield monitoring, statistical process control, and demonstrating process capability.\n\nAmazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.\n\nLos Angeles County applicants: Job duties include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence; communicating effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and following all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse relationship with some of the material job duties. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\n\nBase salary range: $136,000 to $184,000 USD annually. 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