Photolithography Equipment Engineer, Quantum

Job Description

Job Title: Photolithography Equipment Engineer, Quantum AI. Location: Goleta, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Conduct diagnostics, optical alignments, and repairs on steppers, mask aligners, and automated resist tracks
• Lead evaluation and procurement of new patterning and metrology equipment for quantum device fabrication
• Manage installation and qualification of lithography systems and drive upgrades for better accuracy and resolution
• Support operations across facilities to ensure tool consistency and standardization;
• Analyze performance data to improve wafer throughput, reduce chemical use, and enhance environmental stability
• Maintain and troubleshoot high-precision optical and robotic systems used in nanofabrication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience maintaining photolithography equipment such as steppers, scanners, or tracks
• Experience working with photo-chemicals and laser safety protocols;
• Experience with projection optics, precision stages, or wafer handling robotics
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment using full PPE

Preferred:

• Experience with machining, welding, soldering, CNC tools, and fabrication methods
• Experience with measurement tools like oscilloscopes and CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Strong troubleshooting skills across optical, electrical, robotic, and software systems;
• Experience with lithography tools such as SUSS coaters, mask aligners, Heidelberg laser writers, and EBL systems
• Knowledge of managing construction or R&D infrastructure projects

Benefits And Compensation:

• Base salary range: $120,000 to $172,000 per year
• Additional bonus, equity, and benefits;
• Work on cutting-edge quantum computing systems and large-scale infrastructure

Other Information:

• Salary depends on experience, skills, and location
• Role focuses on enabling error-corrected quantum computing through precise fabrication processes;
• Opportunity to work on advanced systems shaping the future of computing