Cleanroom Technician

Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Cambridge, United Kingdom | On-site | Permanent, Full time | Salary: £25,000 - £40,000pa DOE + Visa sponsorships available

About Nu Quantum

Nu Quantum is on a mission to commercialise research generated over the last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory and to shape the future of quantum information systems. We’re working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.

The Role

The main purpose of the role is to work as part of a small team providing support for Cleanroom operations both in-house and using shared facilities within the Cambridge University site.

This is a hands-on role, working alongside engineers to provide day-to-day technical support to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the various process tools, associated metrology and infrastructure.

The role requires a flexible approach to work in a dynamic and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical and electrical tests to support internal projects
• To work (under supervision) on research and development activities
• Ensure accurate completion of all required documentation
• Report on findings to project teams
• Collaborate with the team to identify ways to improve existing capabilities
• Work closely with the engineering team and contribute to failure analysis

Requirements

Your Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working within cleanroom and laboratory environments
• Experience with optical or semiconductor device processes in cleanroom environments
• The ability to follow and write Standard Operating Procedures and other process support documentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience with data collection and recording 
• The ability to ensure that all safety procedures are observed during cleanroom and laboratory work
• The ability to understand and interpret engineering terminology
• Structured, organised and detail oriented in approach
• Familiarity with Optical Microscopes

Other (Desirable but not required)

• Surface metrology techniques
• White Light Interferometer
• Electrical/optical Probe Station
• Semiconductor Etch and Cleaning processes

Benefits

• Group Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• IP Bonus Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• On-site gym membership
• Cycle scheme
• Fruit and drinks in the office
• Enhanced paid family leave policies
• Time off for Charity work
• Access to the Cambridge Botanic Gardens
• Visa Sponsorship support available

Equal Opportunities Employer

Nu Quantum values diversity and seeks to provide all staff with the opportunity for employment, career and personal development on the basis of ability and potential. We believe that EVERYONE can bring fresh ideas, thinking and approaches which make the way we work more effective and efficient.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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Salary

£25k - £40k per annum