Manager, Pilot Line Technician Team

Leadership Skills: 3+ years leading technician, operator, or junior-engineer teams in a semiconductor, photonics, optics, or cryogenic R&D / pilot-manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ability to deliver with quality, velocity, and safety

Operational Discipline: Proven experience running a lab or pilot line on SOPs — scheduling shifts, qualifying staff on stations, and enforcing change control

Technical Foundation: Solid working knowledge of semiconductor, optical, or cryogenic test environments; a degree (Diploma, BSc, or higher) in physics, electrical engineering, photonics, mechatronics, or a related discipline. Deep hands-on photonic expertise is not required — the role is about leading skilled executors, not being the deepest expert in the room

Process Authorship: Experience authoring and maintaining SOPs, work instructions, training programs, and qualification records for a technician team

Safety Mindset: Demonstrated commitment to personnel safety, equipment protection, and risk mitigation in a lab setting

Analytical Skills: Comfortable tracking KPIs (yield, throughput, uptime, OEE) and using data to drive prioritization and improvement

Problem-Solving Ability: Calm and structured when acting as the first escalation point for hands-on issues; knows when to triage vs. when to call Engineering

Talent Management: Track record of attracting, motivating, coaching, and retaining technical talent; experience building inclusive, high-performing teams from a mix of backgrounds and experience levels

Stakeholder Management: Effective in working across Test Engineering, Device Engineering, Hardware, and Operations to align on station readiness, schedules, and deliverables

Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities; outstanding teamwork skills; able to translate technical direction into clear, actionable instructions for the team

Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing

Enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day

Inclusive company culture that values collaboration

Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected

Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent

Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long-term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account