Production Technician, Precision Mechanical And Metrology

Production Technicians in Precision Mechanical and Metrology at Photonic ensure that every mechanical part influencing the relative position between a fiber array and a photonic chip is within specification. This role is part of the Operations Team and supports the deployment of Photonic chips and chip assemblies into our measurement and computer systems.
You will qualify low-temperature translation stages, chip mounts, and other precision parts, assemble and align cryogenic sample assemblies, and design the jigs, fixtures, and alignment sequences that make this work fast and repeatable. You will work closely with the Optical Integration and Test Technician, TPI technicians, our machine shop, cryogenic technicians, and engineering teams.
This is a permanent, full-time position, on-site at Photonic's Coquitlam, BC facilities.
Job Details
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: British Columbia, Canada (Onsite)
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: CA$105,000 - CA$144,400 / year
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DOQualify Low-Temperature Translation Stages
Inspect incoming stages for parallelism of movement, travel range, and conformance to specification
Execute routine testing of attocube stages, including travel extents, encoder performance, and load ratings
Perform bake-out procedures for attocube stages (vacuum and heat)
Align X and Y translation stages for orthogonality
Maintain an inventory of pre-qualified and pre-assembled stages ready for deployment
Qualify Chip Mounts and Precision Parts
Perform flatness and dimensional measurements on chip mounts and other mechanical parts
Perform surface plate, dial test indicator, and CMM-style inspection
Apply serialization and part identification markings
Gold plate chip mounts and parts in-house, and coordinate with vendors when plating is outsourced
Clean and pack parts for cleanroom use
Maintain an inventory of pre-qualified and pre-assembled chip mounts
Cryogenic Sample Assemblies
Assemble and align cryogenic sample assemblies
Perform sample space alignment without a sample installed, so assemblies are ready for chip installation
Verify that the tolerance stack-up between stages, mounts, and sample space is within specification before hand-off
Fabrication, Jigs, and Fixtures
Design jigs and fixtures in CAD to improve productivity, repeatability, and quality
Fabricate parts and fixtures using CNC and manual milling, drill press, 3D printing, and handwork
Perform surface grinding, polishing, and deburring as required
Work with our machine shop on parts that require additional capacity or capability
Documentation and Process
Write and maintain alignment sequences, inspection procedures, and qualification records
Improve procedures based on hands-on experience and recurring issues
Track qualification status and inventory so qualified hardware is ready when systems need it
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM
Three or more years of hands-on experience in precision mechanical assembly, machining, toolmaking, or metrology
Diploma in mechanical engineering technology, a machinist or toolmaker certification, or equivalent experience
Experience with machine shop tools and common practices, including milling machines, drill presses, and handwork
Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or Fusion 360) and CAM for CNC milling
Experience aligning vises and 4-jaw independent lathe chucks
Proficiency with surface plates, dial test indicators, height gauges, and other precision measurement tools
Experience with surface grinding, polishing, deburring, and general fabrication
Experience using 3D printing to design solutions to practical problems
Strong attention to detail and comfort working to tight tolerances
An exceptional candidate will bring:
CMM programming or operation
Experience with precision positioners, piezo stages, or motion control (e.G. attocube, PI, Newport)
Exposure to vacuum or cryogenic systems, including bake-out procedures
Experience with gold or other electroplating processes
Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
Experience working in a cleanroom or under contamination controls
Familiarity with optomechanics or photonics hardware
Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems (e.G. Arena and Oracle NetSuite)
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US
Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
Apply precision machining and metrology skills to first-of-its-kind quantum hardware
Design the fixtures and processes that make our alignment work faster and more repeatable
Work directly with engineers and scientists in an inclusive, collaborative environment where your input influences how systems are designed, built, and deployed
The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.
About PhotonicPhotonic Inc. is a leading quantum technology company developing commercial-scale quantum computers and quantum networks to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges in materials science, drug discovery, climate change, and security. The company’s approach unlocks performance at scale through unmatched distributed quantum computing capabilities. Photonic’s high-connectivity Entanglement First architecture leverages a unique qubit modality - optically linked silicon spin qubits to enable powerful computation, efficient error correction, and seamless integration with existing data center and telecom environments. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with operations in the United Kingdom and United States, Photonic’s team is advancing quantum technologies alongside leading investors, partners, and customers worldwide.
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