Photonics Lab Technician

Job Description

Overview

About Xanadu: Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. Xanadu’s values and environment support learning, innovation, research, collaboration and problem solving as the team builds something new and ambitious.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities

As part of the Packaging Team within the Hardware group in Toronto, you will utilize your hands-on expertise in advanced device integration and sample preparation to contribute directly to Xanadu's rack-scale quantum computer development. In the role of Photonic Laboratory Technician, you will join a growing team to provide crucial laboratory support for the design, assembly, and characterization of complex photonic assemblies, applying your integration and assembly skills to our leading-edge quantum hardware.

Required qualifications and experience

• BSc or higher in Electrical Engineering, Photonics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience in the ball and wedge wirebonding
• Experience in designing simple printed circuit boards (PCBs) using EDA tools like KiCad or Altium.
• Experience in the polishing and other methods of the sample preparation for metrology and optical experiments
• Experience with mechanical design software, such as AutoCAD Fusion or SolidWorks.
• Experience preparing SOWs and BOMs & inventory management for different projects
• Strong communication skills, demonstrated by effective interaction with vendors, internal customers, and external customers.
• Basic knowledge in microscopy techniques
• Working proficiency of Python programming.
• Self-motivated, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with people of all disciplines on complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills

Preferred qualifications and experience

• Experience with splicing optical fibers for the low loss transmission.
• Experience with highly sensitive and high precision optical measurements.
• Knowledge of version control software and common software development practices in a team environment.
• Experience of working in clean room environments.
• Experience in the failure analysis techniques
• Familiarity with systems involving photonic chip & fiber systems.
• Experience in epoxy based die to carrier bonding
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations.

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 80,000 - 100,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at recruiting@xanadu.ai.

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.