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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
As a Production Support Engineer at IonQ, you will work closely with production technicians on the manufacturing floor, providing real-time engineering support to resolve build and assembly issues. Your role involves investigating hardware failures, updating documentation, and ensuring that the production line is equipped with the necessary tools and clarity for efficient operations. You will also act as a liaison between production and engineering teams, facilitating communication and feedback to improve manufacturing processes.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline
- 2+ years of experience in a hands-on production, manufacturing, or hardware development environment
- Proven ability to troubleshoot hardware issues on the fly in a high-tech manufacturing setting
- Experience reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, CAD models, schematics, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust with technicians on the floor and communicate effectively with manufacturing and design engineers.
Nice to have
- Experience with high-precision assemblies, optomechanical builds, fiber optics, or ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems
- A history of independently resolving hardware failures with minimal supervision
- Experience with cleanroom environments (Class 100 to 10,000)
- Familiarity with CAD, PLM software and ERP/MRP Systems.
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
Worth weighing
- Onsite role in Bothell, WA may limit flexibility
- Up to 10% travel may be required
- Compensation range provided, but actual salary may vary based on individual factors
- Employment contingent on U.S. Person status for export control compliance
Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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