<p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>About QuEra</strong></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing">QuEra Computing builds neutral-atom quantum computers that change the world. They are composed of precision optics, custom electronics, liquid-cooled electronics racks, and ultra-high-vacuum systems. The Hardware Engineering group designs, builds, and delivers that platform. We are moving towards repeatable, production-quality machine builds, and we need who know how to build.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>The role</strong></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing">We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Technician to be the hands-on backbone of our Hardware Engineering team. You'll fabricate, assemble, test, and troubleshoot the mechanical and fluid systems inside our quantum computers — and you'll help us turn tribal knowledge into procedures and fixtures that contract manufacturers can execute.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing">This is a senior, high-autonomy role. You'll work directly with mechanical, electrical, and optical engineers and with physicists on live machines. You'll be a first call when something needs to be built or fixed right now, and be a driver in making our builds measurable, repeatable, and safe.</p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>What you'll do</strong></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>Machine and module assembly</strong></p> <ul> <li>Build and integrate mechanical subassemblies for our machines: electronics racks, enclosures and frames, cold plates and liquid-cooling manifolds, cable management, and opto-mechanical module hardware.</li> <li>Perform precision assembly to documented procedures — torque specs, cleanliness requirements, fastener control, serialization.</li> <li>Support installation and rework on operating machines, coordinating carefully with the scientists and engineers who run them.</li> </ul> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>Test, inspection, and troubleshooting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Execute pressure and leak tests, flow checks, and mechanical inspections; record results and flag anything out of spec.</li> <li>Diagnose mechanical and fluid-system problems on the floor and drive them to a fix, escalating design issues to engineering with clear evidence.</li> <li>Support root-cause investigations with hands-on teardown, measurement, and recreation of failure modes.</li> </ul> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>Fabrication and prototyping</strong></p> <ul> <li>Run and own the mechanical development room and machine shop: manual/CNC-assist mill, saws, drill press, hand tools, and layout/inspection equipment.</li> <li>Machine fixtures, brackets, adapters, and one-off parts from engineering drawings or sketches; make sound judgment calls on tolerances, materials, and finish.</li> <li>Keep the shop organized, tooled, stocked, and safe; train engineers and co-ops on safe tool use.</li> </ul> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>Manufacturing and contract-manufacturer support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Turn engineer intent into build-ready work instructions, travelers, and fixture designs; red-line drawings when the part doesn't match the print.</li> <li>Perform incoming inspection and first-article inspection on parts and assemblies from suppliers and contract manufacturers.</li> <li>Travel occasionally to contract manufacturers to train their technicians, qualify processes, and troubleshoot builds.</li> </ul> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>Lab infrastructure and safety</strong></p> <ul> <li>Maintain lab mechanical infrastructure: chillers and cooling loops, racks and tables, compressed gas and utilities.</li> <li>Follow and help improve our safety practices — lockout/tagout, liquid-cooling shutoffs and leak detection, laser-lab conduct.</li> <li>Mentor junior technicians and engineering co-ops.</li> </ul> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>What we're looking for</strong></p> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>Required</strong></p> <ul> <li>7+ years as a mechanical technician or mechanical assembler in a precision hardware environment (data center, telecom, scientific instruments, semiconductor equipment, aerospace, optics, medical devices, or similar).</li> <li>Comfortable on mill; able to hold ±0.010" when needed</li> <li>Hands-on experience with fluid systems — fittings, tubing, manifolds, pumps or chillers — and with pressure and leak testing.</li> <li>Comfortable working around sensitive optics and electronics: cleanliness, ESD, and "measure twice" habits.</li> <li>Able to lift 50 lb, work on ladders and under tables, and spend most of the day on your feet in a lab.</li> <li>Clear written and verbal communication; you document what you did and tell people what you found.</li> </ul> <p class="ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message skipProofing"><strong>Nice to have</strong></p> <ul> <li>Soldering and cable construction</li> <li>CNC programming (conversational or CAM) and experience standing up a small shop.</li&