Senior Process Technician - Packaging

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.  

We are looking for a Senior Process Technician - Packaging to execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) to package ion traps for use in quantum computers. As a Senior Process Technician, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

• →Execute standard operating procedures to assemble, inspect, and test packaged ion traps with a quality-first mindset.
• →Work closely with the process and manufacturing engineers to provide feedback/improvement for standard operating procedures.
• →Support daily general cleanroom operations such as 5S activities, re-stocking consumables, etc.

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment in the semiconductor (or adjacent) industry
• Experience handling and assembling small, delicate, electrical and optical components
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, as well as cross functionally with various organizations. 
• Detail oriented individual with the ability to demonstrate fine motor skills (for example: experience reworking microelectronic devices such as wirebond rework or soldering rework).
• Experience working with hand tools and performing small lab repairs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints, technical specifications, and operating procedures.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work
• Excellent verbal and written  communication skills
• Good computer skills with proficiency in Google Software Suite (e.g. Sheets, Slides) and/or MS Office.

• 2-year technical degree
• 5+ years of hands on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech, high-mix/low-volume  manufacturing environment in the semiconductor industry
• Experience in micro-electronics and/or opto-electronics assembly, using and troubleshooting equipment such as:
• Wirebonding machines
• Die-attach/pick-and-place machines
• Solder reflow ovens
• Hand soldering equipment
• Epoxy dispense (automated or manual) equipment
• Microscopes
• Metrology Equipment (CMM, Profilometer, etc.)
• Electrical testing equipment
• Experience working in an engineering/development cleanroom environment (e.g. ISO Class 6 cleanroom with fully cleanroom gowning)
• Experience working in opto-electrical packaging
• Experience troubleshooting various manufacturing equipment
• Experience with cryogenic systems.
• Experience with ERP, PLM and MES systems
  
  

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!