Ion Trap Fabrication Intern
Posted on 9/13/2025
Quantinuum
Compensation Overview
$33 - $40/hr
Wayzata, MN, USA
In Person
Candidates located outside of Minnesota will receive a housing stipend of up to $1000/month.
Salary Range: 33 to 40 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
We are seeking a(n) Ion Trap Fabrication Intern in our Plymouth, MN Location.
We are seeking a highly motivated intern with a background in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science to join our team focused on ion trap device fabrication. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to the development and characterization of advanced wafer-level fabrication processes for quantum technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and optimization of microfabrication processes for ion trap devices.
- Support integration of novel materials into existing fabrication workflows.
- Perform characterization of fabricated devices using techniques such as SEM electrical testing and other materials measurement techniques.
- Analyze process data and contribute to process improvement strategies.
- Document experimental procedures, results, and findings in lab notebooks and reports.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, metrology, and quantum device testing.
YOU MUST HAVE:
- Current enrollment in a graduate program
- Graduating on or after 2026
- Experience with materials characterization tools and data analysis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Citizen
WE VALUE:
- Pursuing Masters or PhD degree in in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and microfabrication techniques (e.g., photolithography, etching, deposition).
- Prior experience with ion trap technologies or quantum devices is a plus but not required.
- This internship may lead to opportunities for continued collaboration or full-time employment.
What is in it for you?
· For candidates located outside of this state, this role will include a housing stipend of up to $1000/month
· A competitive market rate and innovative, game-changing work
· Flexible work schedule
· Employee discounts
About Us:
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, driving breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-generation quantum AI. With a team of more than 600 employees, including more than 420 of them being scientists and engineers, we are leading the worldwide quantum computing revolution.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
As we celebrate the International Year of Quantum, there has never been a more exciting time to be part of this rapidly evolving field. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
Visit our news pages to learn more about Quantinuum and our scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
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