QuEra Computing
Mechanical Technician — Hardware Engineering
$125K
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Experience
- 2–5 years as a mechanical technician or mechanical assembler.
About the job
Provides hands-on fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support for mechanical and fluid systems in QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum computers.
What you'll do
- Build, integrate, inspect, and troubleshoot machine subassemblies and fluid systems; support installation and rework on operating machines.
- Operate and maintain the machine shop, fabricate parts and fixtures, and support lab infrastructure and safety.
- Create build procedures and fixtures, inspect supplier parts, and train or troubleshoot with contract manufacturers.
What they ask for
- 2–5 years as a mechanical technician or mechanical assembler, with knowledge of small shop practices and organization.
- Experience with fluid systems (1/8" - 1/2" dia), machined piece part fabrication and assembly, and small electronics buildup.
- Basic understanding of machining practices and processes.
- Able to lift 50 lb, work on ladders and under tables, and spend most of the day on your feet in a lab.
Nice to have
- Soldering and cable construction; CNC programming; basic CAD (SolidWorks or Inventor).
- Experience with work instructions or training; vacuum hardware, opto-mechanics, cleanroom practice, contract manufacturing, welding, brazing, or sheet-metal fabrication.
Pay
$125,000+ USD base salary
Tools
SolidWorks, Inventor
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