Director of Facilities at PsiQuantum, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. A director-level full time position in the 2600 - Facilities team, listed under hardware engineering.

Job Summary

The Director of Facilities will lead the strategy, design, and operation of PsiQuantum’s global facilities portfolio, including high-tech laboratories, cleanrooms, manufacturing spaces, data centers, and office environments. This executive will be responsible for ensuring all physical infrastructure supports the company’s mission to deliver scalable quantum computing systems, maintaining world-class reliability, safety, and efficiency. The role requires a seasoned facilities leader with deep experience in technically complex, mission-critical environments — ideally combining R&D;, semiconductor, and advanced manufacturing expertise.

Strategic Facilities Leadership

- Develop and implement a long-term global facilities and infrastructure strategy aligned with PsiQuantum’s growth and technical roadmap.
- Lead master planning for laboratory, cleanroom, cryogenic, and manufacturing facilities to ensure scalable capacity for quantum hardware development.
- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate site expansion, new facility builds, and real-estate acquisition.
- Establish facilities policies and standards that promote operational excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Operations & Infrastructure Management

- Oversee day-to-day operations of all PsiQuantum facilities, ensuring uptime, reliability, and compliance across electrical, mechanical, and cryogenic systems.




- Direct teams responsible for maintenance, calibration, and operation of critical utilities such as vacuum, process gases, ultrapure water, power distribution, and environmental controls.
- Manage vendor relationships and service contracts to deliver high performance and value.
- Implement robust preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all facilities and utilities systems.

Capital Projects & Construction

- Lead the design and delivery of major construction and renovation projects, including laboratories, cleanrooms, and specialized research infrastructure.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Facilities), Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
- 12+ years of progressive experience managing complex technical facilities in semiconductor, cleanroom, advanced manufacturing, or R&D; environments.
- Proven success leading large capital projects and multi-site facilities organizations.
- Deep understanding of building systems (MEP), cleanroom operations, and controlled-workplace requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multimillion-dollar budgets and deliver cost-effective results.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills.

Nice to Have

- Master’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or MBA.
- Experience in quantum computing, photonics, or cryogenic research facilities.
- Professional certifications such as CFM, PE, or PMP.
- Experience with sustainability and energy-efficiency programs (LEED, ISO)

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📌 Director of Facilities (Brisbane)
🏢 PsiQuantum
📍 Brisbane