Quantum Instrumentation Engineer

About Quantum Brilliance

Quantum Brilliance is the world leader in room-temperature quantum computing using synthetic diamonds. Our unique vision is to make quantum computing available as an everyday technology, from data centres to remote and mobile systems like autonomous robots and satellites. In contrast to quantum computers that fill a room, we are developing quantum accelerators with more compute power than a classical supercomputer but in a form factor smaller than a lunchbox.

Founded in 2019 by leaders in diamond quantum science from the Australian National University, we are a full-stack quantum computing company. An Australia-German company, our HQs are in Canberra and Stuttgart, with additional locations across eastern Australia and southern Germany. We are working with global technology leaders to develop quantum computing applications, integrate quantum with high-performance computing, solve materials science challenges and develop ultra-precise semiconductor manufacturing and quantum control techniques. We are backed by leading venture capital funds and major research and technology institutes.

About the Role  

 As a Quantum Instrumentation Engineer at Quantum Brilliance, you will be at the forefront of the atomic scale fabrication (ASF) instruments, working and designing with advanced ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and NIRIM-type chemical vapor deposition (CVD) reactor systems. This role is crucial in ensuring the optimal performance, maintenance, and continuous development of our ASF instrumentation.

You will provide hands-on expertise in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of complex instrumentation systems. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in designing new instruments and components, planning and executing projects, and maintaining detailed technical documentation. Your ability to collaborate across teams and manage supplier relationships will be essential to the success of our operations. 

Key responsibilities:  

• Instrument Upgrades and Modifications: Collaborate with ASF team members to gather instrument requirements and develop plans for assembly, integration, and verification of new and upgraded instruments. Ensure successful deployment and commissioning, addressing any special requirements.

• Supplier and OEM contactor: Serve as the primary point of contact with suppliers and OEMs to integrate necessary items into new designs and upgrades. Manage procurement and resolve technical issues.

• Hands-on Installation and Maintenance: Lead the installation, integration, and maintenance of UHV, STM, and CVD apparatus. Develop and execute assembly, maintenance, and validation plans in collaboration with ASF members.

• Maintenance Coordination: Schedule, coordinate, and oversee maintenance and repair activities for ASF Team, email exchanges and working closely with OEMs for technical support. With the support of the lab manager to maintenance, and troubleshooting of ASF instruments, ensuring all ASF instruments has minimal downtime.

• Risk Assessment and Maintenance Strategy Development: Create and implement risk assessments and maintenance strategies to enhance system reliability..

• Data Management: Collect, visualize, and analyze maintenance and downtime data to shorten the systems downtime.

• SOP Development: Create and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve the operators handleability and prevent system downtime and ensure smooth operation for ASF instruments.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with quantum scientists and engineers to participate in different (not-only instrumentation related) projects.

• System Integration: Collaborate with automation process engineers to integrate hardware instruments with automated processes and control units.

Essential skills :  

• Education: PhD. Degree or equivalently talented in Engineering or a related field.

• UHV and Plasma Technology Expertise: Strong understanding of UHV applications and plasma technology, including, microwave and radio-frequency types of plasma source. Must have experience with UHV and industry.

• Hand-on with instruments: Proficient in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of advanced instrumentation systems.

• Instrumentation Design: Strong background in instrumentation design, with experience in operating various material characterization tools. Ability to design and test prototypes, review technical specifications, and procure components for ASF applications.

• CAD Drawing: Experience with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) for designing and planning instrumentation projects.

Desirable skills:  

• Language: Fluent in both English and German is required.

• Technical Documentation: Expertise in creating and maintaining accurate technical documentation, including technical and project reports, SOPs, and CAD drawings.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with suppliers, including meeting and negotiating with them.

• Organizational and Time Management: Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Self-motivated and organized.

• Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Proven track record in supplier relationship management and negotiation.