Quantinuum
Ion Trap Wafer Fabrication Manager - 486
Quantinuum, Plymouth, Illinois, United States, 62367
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 elevate 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 Degreeminimum
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 $224,000 - $280,000 a year
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable. The pay range for this role is $224,000 – $280,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next‑generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best‑in‑class software with high‑fidelity hardware, our integrated full‑stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What is in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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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 elevate 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 Degreeminimum
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 $224,000 - $280,000 a year
Incentive Eligible – Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable. The pay range for this role is $224,000 – $280,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate’s skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next‑generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best‑in‑class software with high‑fidelity hardware, our integrated full‑stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What is in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game‑changing work
Flexible work schedule
Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
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. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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