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System Commissioning Engineer

System Commissioning Engineer

CompanyPsiQuantum
LocationPalo Alto, CA, USA
Salary$120000 – $170000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D in Mechanical, Electronics, Optical Engineering or equivalent fields.
  • At least 4 year of relevant industry experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem-solving abilities under pressure.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, optical network diagrams, mechanical drawings, P&ID’s and specifications.

Responsibilities

  • Review of system designs.
  • Responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of advanced test infrastructure, including cryostats, vacuum systems, lasers, optical fiber assemblies, and electronic systems.
  • Work closely to other validation teams to ensure commissioning plan match subsystems validation and quantum validation flows and criteria.
  • Work closely to on-site staff to train for installation, including electrical, optical, mechanical, thermal, software and safety needs.
  • Carry out all necessary tests and procedures required to verify the system installation.
  • Work closely to on-site staff to train for execution of power on and calibration procedures to bring up the system as well as maintenance.
  • Ensure system operation, including maintenance, re-calibrations, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Solid understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies is preferred.
  • Experience with optical fiber network, including splicing procedure and operating equipment is preferred.
  • Experience with cryogenic systems or knowledge of basic thermodynamics and heat transfer and fluid flow is preferred.
  • Experience in vacuum systems, with hands-on experience in installation, maintenance, and leak testing is preferred.
  • Experience with data center or server room or supercomputer commissioning and maintenance is a preferred.
  • Knowledge of power quality analysis and experience with Electrical Distribution Switchgear, Substations, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), Batteries, Emergency Diesel Generators & Load Banks is a plus.