We are seeking a highly qualified Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Manager in our Plymouth, MN location to manage part of our ion trap fabrication team. This team works with our foundry partners to oversee fabrication of our next generation of ion traps and related components, and to develop new and improved methods for producing higher performing and higher quality traps. The manager in this role will lead and mentor a group of physicists, engineers and technicians. This position is primarily technical leadership and people-management but includes some individual technical contribution. A successful candidate will have a broad and deep understanding of wafer fabrication in both IC and MEMS environments, proven technical planning and leadership skills, and experience building and managing a team of scientists and engineers.
All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and manage programmatic execution of ion trap fabrication, including
- Gather requirements and generate plans for development of ion traps and trap subsystem components
- Track and report progress against the plan
- Deliver completed hardware to commercial systems and experimental testbeds
- Allocate and prioritize resources to meet milestones
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities
- Be accountable for all team results (technical performance, design reviews and handoffs, scope, schedule, cost) and tracking interdependencies with other groups
Coordinate with foundry partners, including
- Generate statements of work, schedules and milestones to meet near-term and long-term objectives
- Coordinate with Project Managers and Technical Leaders in Quantinuum and at our foundries to monitor progress and escalate issues when needed
- Report progress and needs to Quantinuum Leadership
- Maintain clear procedures for Intellectual Property, compliance with government regulations, and Change Management
Hands-on support and management of critical technology development priorities in a rolling 5-year roadmap, including
- Collaborate with ion trap designers, subsystem teams, and system architects to determine ion trap requirements and new technology insertion points
- Perform and guide efforts in conceptualizing, simulating, and developing technologies for continued ion trap scaling
- Ensure continuous process improvement to ensure robust, high-yield fabrication of ion traps
Meet project objectives by hiring and developing staff with the right skills for success, including
- Perform technical goal setting, employee performance assessments, and compensation adjustments
- Mentor, coach, and train direct-reporting engineers & scientists
- Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineers & scientists
- Identify team-level staffing needs and fill key gaps
Establish strategic plans for the team, including
- Technical scope – milestones, inchstones, and key decision points
- Work with the broader Quantinuum team to develop strategies, and set expectations, for technology insertions in the traps
- Recognize critical interdependencies with peer groups and adjacent disciplines
- Develop test plans and identify key handoffs with technical partners
- Identify and acquire key resources (people, equipment, space)
- Own the technology portfolio for your technical area; this includes IP development and capture, and procurement planning
- Contribute to the development roadmap to ensure coherence between the 5-year plan and the long-term plan
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Bachelor’s Degree minimum
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the development and/or manufacturing of semiconductor devices such as ICs, MEMS or Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
- Minimum 3 year of experience serving as the leader of an advanced technical team
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
- Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.
WE VALUE:
- Advanced degree - Masters or PhD - in Physics, Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field
- Direct people-management experience of a technical group engaged in semiconductor wafer fabrication (ICs, MEMS, photonics)
- Proven expertise in semiconductor device design and fabrication
- At least 5 years of industry experience.
- Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc.)
- A track record of high-technology (engineering, or physical science) development
- A strong and active network of professional relationships
- Strong organizational & leadership skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
Estimated Salary Wage: $180,000 - $225,000 Annually
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing.
Quantinuum recently secured $300M in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
Flexible work schedule
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
Paid parental leave
Employee discounts
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
PI274677219
