Principal Nanofabrication Engineer - Quantum

In this role you will drive the manufacturing of nanoscale components for the Microsoft Quantum program. You will be contributing to the on-time delivery of high quality nanoscale components for the program that meeting the required engineering specifications. Your background and experience in fundamentals of clean-room processing technologies combined with hands-on micro- and nanofabrication skills will enable you to quickly engage in your new role. With your open and determined attitude you will collaborate closely and efficiently with other experts within Microsoft and its supplier network. An innovative and pragmatic approach coupled with strong time and resource management skills will enable you to succeed in this cutting-edge technology environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the manufacturing and delivery of standardized and exploratory nanoscale components

• Data analysis, interpretation of process and testing data to drive for continuous improvement.

• Technical guidance of equipment engineers and process technicians

• Data analysis, interpretation of process and testing data to drive for continuous improvements.

• Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with lab workflows, experiment setup, log triage, report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval.

• Collaborate with other process, measurement, design teams to drive progress.

• Coordinate with program management, other experts on priorities and product specifications.

• Process and equipment troubleshooting.

• Implementation of process documentation and process control mechanisms

• Model safety standards and practices including compliance with policies, adherence to safety in a variety of work environments, and escalating issues with appropriate urgency.

Required Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field.

• Solid work experience in a clean room

• Deep theoretical knowledge and practical experience with typical fabrication processes, such as lithography, deposition and wet and dry etch processes, and associated metrology.

• Practical experience with MES systems, SPC process and failure analysis methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent fundamental understanding of semiconductor micro- and nanofabrication technologies

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

• Hands-on attitude with the ability to use structured problem-solving techniques to drive rapid issue closure.

• Self-motivated to take personal ownership and deliver results while working in a highly dynamic environment.

• Knowledge of AI tools to accelerate engineering and lab workflows.

• Capability to systematically solve problems.

• Excellent oral & written communication skills in English.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent organization and time management skills

"MICROSOFT BACKGROUND CHECK: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. "

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