Hardware Development Engineer, E-beam Lithography, Fabrication, AWS CQC

We are looking to hire a Hardware Development Engineer with microfabrication experience using electron beam lithography. The candidate will work on developing and improving e-beam lithography processes needed for superconducting circuit fabrication. The position is on-site at our lab, located on the in Pasadena, CA. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience semiconductor or superconducting device fabrication. We are looking for candidates with strong engineering principles, resourcefulness and data science experience. Organization and communication skills are essential.

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Key job responsibilities
* Design and optimize multilayer layouts with Python and/ or Julia scripting for layout generation and data analysis.
* Develop advanced fabrication recipes for superconducting qubits using e-beam lithography and direct-write lithography on various substrates.
* Collaborate closely with researchers, scientists and engineer leading complex projects.
* Analyze and interpret complex scientific data, providing critical insights and recommendations based on experiments from e-beam lithography work.
* Assist in the evaluation, acquisition, and maintenance of research core equipment.
* Mentor and train other staff members in e-beam lithography and other lithography techniques.
* Working with various external vendors and internal hardware equipment engineers to resolve tool issues.
* Establishing proper monitors for statistical process control of e-beam lithogrpahy and other lithography prcoesses.

A day in the life
The role will be vital to the fabrication team. E-beam lithograhy is critical to the patterning of critical components and sub-components for superconducting circuits. The candidate will work with scientists and engineers in developing new processes as well as improve existing processes supported by e-beam lithography processing. The candidate will improve monitors already in place and develop new ones, as necessary, to enable microfabrication of superconducting qubit process flows. This position may require second shift and occasional weekend work.

About the team
Our team is comprised of scientists and engineers who are building hardware that enables quantum computing technologies. Doing that requires the fabrication of quantum devices, which necessitates staying close to the details and analyzing data while building tools to better understand the data.

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- Experience with prototyping and implementation
- PhD or Masters or equivalent, in Physics, Electrical Engineering, with 3 to 5 years of direct write e-beam lithography experience.
- Experience in e-beam lithography process development and sustaining activities. Hands-on cleanroom experience with multiple e-beam resists.
- Hands-on experience with electron beam lithography equipment and related nanofabrication equipment.
- Experience with 100kV EBL is required
- Working knowledge of GenISys Beamer software and ability to create scripts using programming languages such as Python is preferred

- 3+ years developing new processes using e-beam lithography
- 3+ years working on hardware improvements related to e-beam lithography systems
- Knowledge of CAD design, Linux system management, Python programming
- Knowledge of semiconductor processing in research and/ or industrial settings
- Working knowledge and experience with photolithography is a plus.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.