Senior Technician II - Facilities and Engineering

We are looking for a Facilities and Engineering Technician II. As a Facilities and Engineering Technician II, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

 

Responsibilities: 

• Perform regular inspections maintenance tasks on HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, and other building systems.  Make repairs as needed or coordinate with external contractors.
• Follow a preventative maintenance schedule for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Operate and monitor building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to ensure proper function .
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, codes, and company policies.  Maintain records for inspections, repairs, and audits.
• Perform general upkeep tasks such as cosmetic work, painting, floor repairs to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Monitor and maintain inventory.  Order material, consumables, and parts as necessary.
• Monitor calibration program and send equipment for calibration when necessary.
• Work with external vendors or contractors for specialized projects, repairs, or maintenance when needed.
• Respond to internal employee requests for building and project related issues.  Maintain a customer service-oriented relationship.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Work closely with Design, Manufacturing and Product Engineers to assist developing and piloting detailed work instructions to assemble prototype Quantum Computer components with a safety and quality mindset and a high level attention to detail.
• Assist with the design and testing of prototype components for Quantum Computers.
• Assist Physicists and Engineers with repeatable tasks in Research and Development and Systems Operations.
• Capture and document assembly best practices, present findings to technical teams.
• Address or follow protocols and SOPs for facilities emergencies such as power outages, water leaks, broken equipment to minimize disruption to business operations. On-call after hours and weekends for response to facility emergencies.
• Other assigned duties as required in support of business needs.

 

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Minimum 2 year technical degree or certification and 3+ years of hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-tech electronics / optics laboratory / data center / manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electronics / optics / mechanical assembly, following work instructions and providing detailed feedback to improve quality and repeatability.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems as well as facility maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting, as well as cross functionally with various organizations. 
• Detail oriented individual with fine motor skills.
• Experience working with hand tools and performing small facilities, manufacturing, and lab repairs.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow blueprints, technical specifications and operating procedures.
• Ability to perform moderate strenuous physical and repetitious work to include, but not limited to: bending, stooping, kneeling, carrying tools, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working overhead.
• Experience with data collection and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Google Sheets and MS Office.
• Excitement to learn and complement tasks contributing to multiple teams.
  
  

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Demonstrated experience working on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Demonstrated experience working in optics labs.  
• Experience with cryogenic systems.
• Experience with CAD softwares. 
• Experience in aligning lenses, mirrors, prisms, and optical/opto-mechanical components on an optical breadboard.
• Experience with ERP and PLM.

 

Location: This position is located in our bright, airy headquarters in College Park, MD.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $66,462 - $80,253