Fab Automation & Manufacturing Systems Manager

About Us
Quant Ware is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to Mega Qubit quantum processors.

With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in!

Quant Ware is building a next-generation 200 mm (8-inch) quantum device fabrication facility ("Kilofab") and assembly facility to enable industrial-scale manufacturing of superconducting quantum processors. We are seeking a  Lead Automation Engineer  to establish and lead the factory automation and manufacturing systems function. This role defines how manufacturing equipment, metrology systems, test platforms, and factory software systems are integrated to support efficient, traceable, and data-driven manufacturing operations.

The role combines technical leadership, project execution, vendor management, and team development.

What you'll be doing
Fab Automation & Manufacturing Systems

Define and maintain the fab automation roadmap.

Develop the overall architecture for equipment connectivity and manufacturing data collection.

Ensure manufacturing systems support traceability, production control, process monitoring, and operational reporting.

Work closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, and Equipment Engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of automation solutions.

Equipment Integration

Lead integration of process, metrology, and test equipment into the manufacturing environment.

Define equipment automation requirements during tool selection and procurement.

Establish and maintain equipment communication standards using SECS/GEM, and vendor-specific interfaces/APIs.

Ensure collection of equipment status, process data, alarms, events, and metrology/test results.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Support the selection, implementation, and operation of the MES platform.

Define MES workflows and business requirements.

Ensure integration between MES and manufacturing equipment.

Support implementation of lot tracking, genealogy, recipe management, dispatching, and production reporting.

Act as the primary business owner for MES within the fab.

Manufacturing Data & Analytics

Define requirements for manufacturing data collection and storage (equipment, process, sensor, metrology, probe/test).

Support implementation of manufacturing databases, historians, and cloud-based data solutions with appropriate security and governance.

Work with internal teams and external partners to establish reporting and analytics capabilities.

Enable visibility into key manufacturing metrics (yield, throughput, cycle time, equipment utilization, production performance).

Process Monitoring & Factory Control

Support implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) capabilities.

Collaborate with process engineering teams to improve process monitoring and excursion management.

Ensure manufacturing data availability to support yield improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Team & Vendor Management

Build and lead the fab automation and manufacturing systems team.

Recruit and manage key resources (Automation Engineers, MES Application Specialists, Manufacturing Systems Engineers).

Manage relationships with software suppliers, equipment vendors, and system integration partners.

Coordinate automation-related projects from specification through deployment and commissioning.

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BSc/MSc/PhD in…