Manager, Optical Process Engineering

PsiQuantumsmission is to build the first useful quantum computersmachines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016 our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industryincluding partners like GlobalFoundrieswe use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024PsiQuantumannounced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane Australia and Chicago Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically definingand that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantumalso develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application software and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companiesincluding Lockheed Martin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemicalto prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shiftand a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we have a clearpathto make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

An Optical Process Engineering Manager leads the development optimization and scale-up of manufacturing processes for optical components and systems. This role combines technical expertise in optics materials and manufacturing with leadership responsibilities to ensure the high-quality cost-effective production of optical products including lasers photonic devices fiber optics and sensors.

Responsibilities:

Process Development & Optimization

• Design develop and improve optical manufacturing processes.
• Optimize yield throughput cycle time and product quality.
• Support process transfer from R&D to production.
• Develop process control methodologies and statistical monitoring systems.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to optics fiber optics alignment and length matching or photonics assembly.

Engineering Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of process manufacturing and optical engineers.
• Assign project priorities and monitor execution timelines.
• Foster continuous improvement and technical innovation.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration between R&D quality supply chain and operations teams.

Manufacturing & Quality

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Oversee equipment qualification validation and maintenance strategies.

Project Management

• Manage engineering projects budgets schedules and resource allocation.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities.
• Work with vendors and suppliers on process capability and equipment integration.
• Present technical updates and manufacturing metrics to senior leadership.

Technical Responsibilities

• Develop optical fabrication processes such as:
  • Optical alignment and fiber optic education

Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelors or Masters degree in:

• Optical Engineering
• Physics
• Photonics
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Related engineering discipline

Experience:

• 712 years of experience in optical manufacturing or process engineering.
• 25 years of leadership or people management experience.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing and process scale-up.
• SPC (Statistical Process Control).
• DOE (Design of Experiments).
• FMEA.
• Lean/Six Sigma.
• Process validation.
• Experience with metrology and characterization tools.
• Proficiency in engineering software and data analysis tools.

Preferred Skills

• Semiconductor or photonics industry experience.
• Automation and robotics integration knowledge.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Typical Tools & Technologies.
• Optical metrology systems.
• Laser alignment equipment.
• CAD software.
• MATLAB / Python / JMP / Minitab.
• MES system.
• Cleanroom equipment.

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