Process Engineer, Test and Packaging

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer, Test and Packaging. Location: Fremont, CA

Responsibilities:

• Sustain wafer/die electrical probing equipment to test the electrical properties of superconducting quantum circuits.
• Develop and deploy test programs and functions on equipment in a production environment;
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to probe equipment and test procedures, including electrostatic damage (ESD).
• Manage assembly and packaging equipment and processes, including die attach, wire bonding, flip chip attach, wafer singulation, and wafer bonding.
• Create packaging diagrams and specify tooling, fixtures, and equipment requirements to support manufacturing operations and ensure damage-free die handling.
• Support packaging development activities and collaborate with frontend and backend module teams to improve processes;
• Establish metrologies, key metrics, and parameters to run predictable and capable processes;
• Document specifications, processes, and written work instructions for production deployment.
• Guide technicians and operators in process and equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Organize failure data and provide recommendations for process improvements to enhance yield and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• MS and/or Ph.D. in a Science or Engineering field (highly preferred).
• 3-7+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor/MEMS e-test, assembly, and packaging tools, such as wafer probers, package probers, wire bonders, die attach, epoxy dispense, and flip-chip assembly;
• Strong background in semiconductor fabrication processes and electrical measurement instrumentation.
• Experience with superconducting materials is a plus;
• Familiarity with packaging layout, thermal, mechanical, and system-level reliability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams;
• Comfortable with MS Office, JMP, SolidWorks, Google Docs, and Python scripting for data analysis.

Benefits /Instructions:

• Competitive salary range: $138,000 - $162,500 per year, depending on experience.
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave, rejuvenation days, and vacation policy.
• Rigetti values diversity and encourages applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups;
• Complies with all local and state regulations regarding salary transparency.