Assembly Integration and Test Technician III

Assembly Integration and Test Technician III D-Wave (NYSE: QBTS) , D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. We are the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the only company building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers. Our mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum, today. Our quantum computers — the world’s largest — feature QPUs with sub-second response times and can be deployed on-premises or accessed through our quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations trust D-Wave with their toughest computational challenges. With over 200 million problems submitted to our quantum systems to date, our customers apply our technology to address use cases spanning optimization, artificial intelligence, research and more. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how we’re shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com . You can read more about our company and our innovations in the pages of The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, Fast Company, MIT Technology Review, Forbes, Inc. Magazine, Wired and across many whitepapers. At D-Wave, we’re helping customers realize the value of quantum computing today and are shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow. About the role D-Wave is looking for a proactive and communicative Research Technician to join our Assembly, Integration, and Test team and help run our world class low temperature laboratory in New Haven, CT. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that drives the day-to-day in-lab activities necessary to support D-Wave’s product and scientific research goals. You will work hands-on with our quantum computers and lab infrastructure in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, as well as have exposure to the entire scope of our processor research and development effort - from design through fabrication, characterization, and integration into an eventual quantum processor. In this role, you will have the opportunity to learn new tasks and processes on the job and branch out your skills into different areas. This is a role for someone who thrives on being in the middle of the action, enjoys working in a collaborative team environment full of exciting new challenges, and likes seeing the impact of their work on a daily basis. What you'll do Prepare and install test chips - taking them from wafer to functioning processor Conduct electrical testing on wafers and chips using a variety of custom-built and industry standard equipment Work with scientists, engineers, and other technicians to develop and maintain processes to ensure effective preparation and installation of test chips Learn to handle liquid cryogens (helium and nitrogen) and compressed gasses safely, efficiently, and effectively Screen parts for magnetic contamination at cryogenic temperatures Help maintain our fleet of dilution refrigerators and cryogenic test systems Other lab maintenance and support About You 4+ years of demonstrated practical skills and applied technical knowledge Formal education (degree or technical diploma) is valued but not required Experience operating instrumentation in an engineering, physics, or industrial lab Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse cross-disciplinary team environment Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new procedures quickly Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities Willingness to work flexible hours when necessary strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent computer skills and some programming experience A D-Waver's DNA We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals. We practice ... (truncated, view full listing at source)