At QuantWare, the world’s leading producer of commercial quantum hardware, we are searching for a skilled and motivated Chip Fabrication & Assembly Engineer to join our team. While this role is designed with experienced professionals in mind, we encourage junior candidates to apply if they meet some of the requirements and are eager to develop the skills necessary for success. Whether you’re an industry expert or just starting your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Your challenge

As a Chip Fabrication & Assembly Engineer, you will be instrumental in driving the development of components that form the backbone of our 3D architecture. Your work will contribute to our ambitious goal of producing quantum processors with over 1000 qubits, a key milestone in advancing quantum computing technology. By joining us, you will have a direct hand in enabling groundbreaking research and shaping the future of scalable quantum computers.

Responsibilities

• Nano Fabrication expertise: Execute nano fabrication processes using techniques such as ALD, PECVD, evaporation, and DRIE contributing to the development of components crucial for advancing our 3D architecture.

• Chip assembly: Conduct precision alignment and soldering to assemble chips. Assemble and test components to form the 3D architecture, performing mechanical and electrical analyses to ensure functionality and reliability.

• Package design: Innovate and implement packaging solutions for next-generation, large-scale Quantum Processor Units (QPUs).

Process Enhancement: Explore novel materials and fabrication methodologies to enhance component quality and accelerate production throughput, driving continuous improvement in our fabrication processes. Make improvements in alignment and soldering tools to ensure efficient production and assembly of the 3D architecture on the long term.

Job requirements

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about quantum technology and preferably have a strong technical foundation and education. Furthermore, you:

• Have a technical background in mechanics, electronics, chemistry, physics or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience in chip fabrication, assembly and packaging

• Have experience working in a cleanroom environment

• Hands-on experience with chip assembly techniques and tools, including alignment, pick-and-placement, and soldering.

• Proficient in design software like AutoCAD and/or Inventor

Best candidate possible also has:

• Experience in a quantum-related field, with knowledge of circuit quantum electrodynamics (cQED).

• Familiarity with cryogenic measurements.

• Knowledge of superconductivity.

Our offer to you

As a Chip fabrication & Assembly engineer at QuantWare, we offer you a challenging position with ample opportunity to grow and responsibility from the get-go. You get to work with world-leading experts within an exciting, innovative field. QuantWare offers an inclusive environment in which people can learn, thrive and excel. We value friendship, trust and openness. We want people from all backgrounds to see themselves represented and included in our organisation.

Now that we've got you hooked: go ahead and apply!

Got any questions? Just shoot us an email at recruitment@quantware.com!

QuantWare is the world’s leading manufacturer of superconducting quantum hardware. We are a high-growth start-up on a mission to accelerate the advent of the quantum computer. Our team of around 50 smart, ambitious colleagues from all over the world thrives in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Our mission is to accelerate the advent of the quantum computer. We design, develop and fabricate state-of-the-art Quantum Processor Units. We are extremely motivated to solve hard problems and make useful quantum computation a reality. We are committed to diversity and work to build an inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can thrive.