Hardware Lab Generalist, Fabrication Equipment, Quantum AI Full-time

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with diagnosing and resolving equipment malfunctions using schematics, technical manuals, and problem-solving approaches.
• Experience with one or more types of semiconductor fabrication equipment (e.g.,deposition, etch, photolithography, etc.).
• Equipment experience in the semiconductor, fabrication or research laboratory industries.
• Experience working in a clean room environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in research solutions, reference technical manuals, and utilize online resources for troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.
• Experience with equipment data analysis and tools like spreadsheet, Google Sheets or similar.
• Experience handling silicon wafers or similar substrates.

About the job

Google’s custom-designed machines make up one of the largest and most powerful computing infrastructures in the world. The Hardware Testing Engineering team ensures that this cutting-edge equipment is reliable. In the R&D lab, you design test equipment for prototypes of our machinery and develop the protocols used to scale these tests for the entire global team. Working closely with design engineers, you give input on designs to improve our hardware until you’re sure it meets Google’s standards of quality and reliability.

The full potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a large-scale computer capable of complex, error-corrected computations. Google Quantum AI’s mission is to build this computer and unlock solutions to classically intractable problems. Our roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $66,500-$100,000 bonus equity benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on fabrication equipment to maximize up-time and ensure operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, diagnosing and resolving issues in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
• Install, repair, and upgrade fabrication equipment adhering to established procedures and best practices.
• Maintain preventive maintenance records and complete detailed work documentation to ensure traceability and knowledge transfer.
• Follow all clean room protocols and safety guidelines to maintain a safe and contamination free work environment.