Packaging Engineer - Quantum

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Location: Redmond
Posted on: March 9, 2023

Job Description:

Microsoft's Quantum research group is exploring ways to build a full-stack quantum computer and has become the world's center of expertise on topological quantum computing. The research effort includes theoretical and experimental teams around the world, who have been designing and optimizing all aspects of the quantum computer, from topological qubit designs to cryogenic control and readout circuitry, to runtime software and quantum language compilers. Microsoft Quantum will change the world of computing and help solve some of humankind's currently unsolvable problems. For more information about our team, visit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/quantum .
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Packaging Engineer with a focus on hands-on process development. Responsibilities include prototyping new packaging structures both internally and with outsource vendors and adapting standard packaging processes (wire bonding, flip chip bonding, adhesive dispense, solder reflow, ---) to the unique requirements of quantum devices. You will be working with a diverse team of engineers and scientists on assembling and scaling complex quantum hardware devices. To be successful, you will actively work with our globally distributed team to establish common, robust assembly processes and materials. Specifically, your work will include:

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  Develop and maintain robust assembly processes for quantum devices. Document processes and implement across our global team
  
  
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  Regularly interact with different teams to ensure packaging processes are working and address any issues as they occur
  
  
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  Directly provide assembly support for fabrication and testing team. Conduct initial failure analysis for assembly related problems
  
  
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  Support development of advanced packaging technologies
  
  
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  Work in teams or independently as required
  
  
  Qualifications
  Required Qualifications:
  
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    Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering, or related field AND 6+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
    
    
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    OR Master's Degree in mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering, or related field AND 4+ years experience in industry or in a research and development environment
    
    
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    OR Doctorate in mechanical, electrical, or materials engineering, or related field AND 1+ year(s) experience in industry or in a research and development environment, could include completion of a post doctoral research position
    
    
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    OR equivalent experience
    
    
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    2+ years of hands-on experience with packaging of complex (optomechanical, MEMS, microwave, or related) devices
    
    
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    Experience with multiple packaging processes (wire bonding, die bonding, dispense, flip chip bonding, or related)
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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      Ability to work in a team and effectively communicate to meet deadlines and deliver results
      
      
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      Experience in cryogenic materials is a plus
      
      
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      Experience in microwave device packaging is a plus
      
      
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      Travel up to 25 % of the time
      
      
      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.
      Quantum Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $112,000 - $218,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $145,800 - $238,600 per year.
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