Senior Technician
QuEra Computing Inc.
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Boston, MA
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Posted April 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Electrical
- Assemble and test prototypes.
- Validate and refine assembly/test documentation.
- Assist in creating wiring documentation and diagrams.
- Install and remove modules.
- Package and ship modules.
- Order and track parts.
- Maintain electrical lab spaces—cleanliness, organization, and stock.
- Provide backup support for key personnel
- Mechanical / Optical
- Assemble and test mechanical and optical prototypes.
- Create 2D GD&T drawings for parts and assemblies.
- Review and revise assembly and test documentation.
- Modify or repair parts as needed.
- Perform fiber splicing.
- Maintain lab spaces—organization, cleanliness, and consumables.
- Liquid Cooling
- Fabricate tubing assemblies, install connectors, and leak-test connections.
- Install tubing and chillers, including setup and integration.
- Monitor and maintain chillers for operational reliability.
- Manage chiller RMAs and shipping.
- Conduct pressure and flow testing of systems.
- Machine Shop
- Maintain and service shop tools.
- Ensure the shop is clean and well-stocked with consumables.
- Provide assistance to users on machining projects.
- Conduct mill trainings (upon gaining sufficient expertise).
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Requirements
- Machine Shop
- Conduct mill trainings (upon gaining sufficient expertise).
- Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, optical systems, fluid systems, or machining.
- Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Comfort with shipping/receiving, inventory, and lab/shop upkeep.
- Willingness to learn across multiple technical domains.
- Strong communication skills and cooperative spirit
Preferred Skills
- Prior experience in a research, prototyping, or advanced hardware environment.
- Knowledge of fiber splicing, GD&T drawing standards, or liquid cooling systems.
- Familiarity with machining tools and basic mill operation.
- Experience supporting interdisciplinary R&D teams.
About the Role
We are seeking a top-notch Technician to join QuEra's Hardware Engineering team is. This hands-on role supports a broad range of laboratory, assembly, and technical operations across electrical, mechanical, optical, liquid cooling, and machine shop domains. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic R&D environment.
Responsibilities:
Electrical
Assemble and test prototypes.
Validate and refine assembly/test documentation.
Assist in creating wiring documentation and diagrams.
Install and remove modules.
Package and ship modules.
Order and track parts.
Maintain electrical lab spaces—cleanliness, organization, and stock.
Provide backup support for key personnel
Mechanical / Optical
Assemble and test mechanical and optical prototypes.
Create 2D GD&T drawings for parts and assemblies.
Review and revise assembly and test documentation.
Modify or repair parts as needed.
Perform fiber splicing.
Maintain lab spaces—organization, cleanliness, and consumables.
Liquid Cooling
Fabricate tubing assemblies, install connectors, and leak-test connections.
Install tubing and chillers, including setup and integration.
Monitor and maintain chillers for operational reliability.
Manage chiller RMAs and shipping.
Conduct pressure and flow testing of systems.
Machine Shop
Maintain and service shop tools.
Ensure the shop is clean and well-stocked with consumables.
Provide assistance to users on machining projects.
Conduct mill trainings (upon gaining sufficient expertise).
Qualifications
Required
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, optical systems, fluid systems, or machining.
Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Comfort with shipping/receiving, inventory, and lab/shop upkeep.
Willingness to learn across multiple technical domains.
Strong communication skills and cooperative spirit
Preferred
Prior experience in a research, prototyping, or advanced hardware environment.
Knowledge of fiber splicing, GD&T drawing standards, or liquid cooling systems.
Familiarity with machining tools and basic mill operation.
Experience supporting interdisciplinary R&D teams.
The approximate base salary range for this position is $100,000-$145,000.
We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are seeking a top-notch Technician to join QuEra's Hardware Engineering team is. This hands-on role supports a broad range of laboratory, assembly, and technical operations across electrical, mechanical, optical, liquid cooling, and machine shop domains. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic R&D environment.
Responsibilities:
Electrical
Assemble and test prototypes.
Validate and refine assembly/test documentation.
Assist in creating wiring documentation and diagrams.
Install and remove modules.
Package and ship modules.
Order and track parts.
Maintain electrical lab spaces—cleanliness, organization, and stock.
Provide backup support for key personnel
Mechanical / Optical
Assemble and test mechanical and optical prototypes.
Create 2D GD&T drawings for parts and assemblies.
Review and revise assembly and test documentation.
Modify or repair parts as needed.
Perform fiber splicing.
Maintain lab spaces—organization, cleanliness, and consumables.
Liquid Cooling
Fabricate tubing assemblies, install connectors, and leak-test connections.
Install tubing and chillers, including setup and integration.
Monitor and maintain chillers for operational reliability.
Manage chiller RMAs and shipping.
Conduct pressure and flow testing of systems.
Machine Shop
Maintain and service shop tools.
Ensure the shop is clean and well-stocked with consumables.
Provide assistance to users on machining projects.
Conduct mill trainings (upon gaining sufficient expertise).
Qualifications
Required
Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical assembly, mechanical assembly, optical systems, fluid systems, or machining.
Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Comfort with shipping/receiving, inventory, and lab/shop upkeep.
Willingness to learn across multiple technical domains.
Strong communication skills and cooperative spirit
Preferred
Prior experience in a research, prototyping, or advanced hardware environment.
Knowledge of fiber splicing, GD&T drawing standards, or liquid cooling systems.
Familiarity with machining tools and basic mill operation.
Experience supporting interdisciplinary R&D teams.
The approximate base salary range for this position is $100,000-$145,000.
We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.