Senior Industrial Engineer-Automation

Location: Tempe, AZ

Division: Operations

Department: Manufacturing

About Us 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.

This opportunity is based in Tempe, AZ. The role supports a growing manufacturing environment and has a strong software and systems focus. The person in this position will help improve factory control, production reporting, recipe management, workflow visibility, and automation across operations. It is a strong fit for someone who has supported factory automation in a semiconductor or similarly complex manufacturing setting and can build practical tools that improve efficiency, control, and visibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and implement improvements that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and support operational efficiency.
• Support workflow analysis, layout planning, time studies, and related manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Apply industrial engineering methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and simulation modeling to improve operations.
• Architect, write, debug, and maintain small software applications used for fab or manufacturing control.
• Develop code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable for high-volume manufacturing applications.
• Support and improve production reporting, recipe management, material tracking, equipment reporting, and critical measurement data analysis systems.
• Maintain documentation for cost models, process changes, equipment specifications, and operational improvements.
• Partner with teams across the fab to support continuous improvement, new product introduction, and better factory control.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least 10 years of experience supporting factory automation or similar manufacturing systems.
• Experience writing small software applications or code used in a fab or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of SEMI regulations and standards, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing and process engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to create, administer, and improve factory control programs that increase manufacturing efficiency.
• Experience with material management systems, MES, production software, and statistical factory controls.
• Technical proficiency with factory automation tools and standards such as SECS/GEM, Semi E10, Power BI, and related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in cost modeling, data analysis, and production planning.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Experience in semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, or other complex manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and cost modeling.