Wafer Fabrication Process Technician, Quantum AI

Wafer Fabrication Process Technician, Quantum AI Goleta, CA Job Details Full-time $99,000 - $140,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Fabrication Google Workspace Defect detection (quality control) Google Sheets Google Docs Coaters Inspection tools Quality control statistical data analysis Statistical Process Control Research Mid-level 3 years Microscope proficiency Quality control documentation Trade school Cleanroom Computer skills Semiconductor experience Associate's degree Safety protocol implementation Measurement (quality control) Full Job Description Minimum qualifications: Associate's degree, trade school certification, other verifiable training in a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience working in a clean room environment. 3 years of experience with wafer inspection, lithography tools (e.g., EBL, Coaters, and contact aligners), deposition tools (e.g., Sputter and E-Beam), etch tools (e.g., RIE andICP), measurement tools (e.g., LEXT, Tencor, and AOI), and microscopes.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working in a clean room environment. Experience with microfabrication equipment and processes. Experience handling silicon wafers or similar substrate form factors. Proficiency in Google Sheets and Docs. About the job In the Device Hardware group, we fabricate wafers to support all of quantum research using specialized tools and equipment. Our work includes research on quantum processor performance and qubit environment, investigation of new technologies, and hardening of current technologies for deployment. Every Google Quantum AI processor design comes through our fabrication lab. As a Wafer Fabrication Process Technician, you will work with hardware engineers to fabricate devices at a wafer level. You will be a critical part of ensuring the smooth operation of wafer fabrication processing infrastructure by ensuring the same level of device quality and accurate documentation. You will also be responsible for performing SPC measurements to monitor process health. Your work will be essential for Google Quantum AI to build scalable and reliable electronics for the next level of computing. The full potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a large-scale computer capable of complex, error-corrected computations. Google Quantum AI's mission is to build this computer and unlock solutions to classically intractable problems. Our roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $99,000-$140,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google. Responsibilities Fabricate devices using defined instructions and tools. Inspect devices and document defects. Create test wafers and perform measurements for SPC. Maintain process travelers with accuracy. Follow clean room/safety protocols. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.