Nanofabrication back end technician F/H

About the role

As nanofabrication backend technician, you will play a key role in bringing the QPU designs to reality. Your technicity and attention to detail will directly contribute to our technical excellence and speed of execution.

As part of the Quantum Hardware department, the “nanofabrication backend” team plays a pivotal role in operating and developing the “backend of line” used for manufacturing Alice&Bob Quantum Processor.

Team Responsibilities

• Operating the tools for the regular delivery of test chips
• Developing/improving new processes for better quality, lead time, and chip selection
• Overseeing its own tools (daily checks, ensuring maintenance schedules are followed, first level of troubleshooting)
• Selection, installation, and qualification of new tools

Key Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day operations:
  • Room temperature electrical testing of wafers and chips
  • Dicing
  • Cleaning of the chips
  • Optical inspection
  • Wirebonding of chips inside sample holders
  • Assembly of sample holders
  • Failure analysis
• Process development: contribute to R&D tests for improving process recipes, keeping up with latest advancements.
• Tools responsibility: be responsible for one or several tools of the team (follow preventive maintenance plan, manage corrective/troubleshooting, train new users).
• Continuous improvement: contribute to continuous improvement projects (troubleshooting, A3, failure analysis).
• Documentation & reporting: ensure SOPs are up-to-date and document operations and results.

Requirements

Educational Background: BSc in a related field (DUT 'Electronique', 'Mesures physiques', 'Microélectronique' or equivalent).

Experience: Minimum 5 years as laboratory or operation technician in an industrial or R&D environment. Experience in semiconductor or electronic environment is a plus.

Experience in one part of the backend process (wirebonding, dicing, electrical testing) is a plus.

Skills:

• Rigorous, strong adherence to processes
• Autonomous
• Prone to continuous improvement
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team without friction
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve hardware issues
• Intermediate English (required to communicate with the Alice&Bob team and suppliers)

Benefits

• Own it with our BSPCE plan
• Direct IP compensation: earn substantial bonuses for driving core patents that define our quantum architecture.
• Parental plan including additional benefits such as crèche support or additional days-off for children under 12.
• Subsidized membership with Urban Sports Club.
• Mental health support with moka.care.
• 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT.
• Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for bicycle users.
• Competitive health coverage with Alan.
• Meal vouchers with Swile and access to a fully equipped kitchen.
• French language courses covered by the company.

Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the requirements. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.

You will join one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer! We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.