Associate Process Engineer

Location: Morrisville, NC | Department: NHanced

About the company

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company’s portfolio of core technology and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cyber security as well as remote sensing applications.

About the role

The Associate Process Engineer is an entry-level engineering role responsible for supporting process development, executing engineering experiments, and driving continuous process improvements within the fab. This position offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career engineers to develop hands-on semiconductor manufacturing experience while working alongside an experienced engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Execute engineering experiments and analyze process performance data.
• Assist in evaluating new product flows, materials, and unit processes.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation of process development activities and wafer/lot tracking.
• Operate and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment as part of engineering investigations and experiments.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, technicians, and management to resolve technical challenges.
• Support day-to-day fab operations while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, Semiconductor Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Understanding of semiconductor principles and manufacturing concepts.
• Basic data analysis and statistical problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with quality methodologies and structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D, DMAIC, or similar approaches.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment and follow safety procedures.

Preferred qualifications

• Internship, co-op, research, or industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related technology environments.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Exposure to coding or scripting languages such as Python, C++, or similar tools.
• Experience with SharePoint, data analysis applications, or AI-enabled productivity tools.

Work environment

Full-time onsite position located in Morrisville, NC. Monday through Friday schedule. Regular work within a semiconductor cleanroom environment requiring the use of cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment.