Peak Quantum – Junior Fabrication Engineer (m/f/d)

Munich Quantum Valley; Garching bei München; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Mentorship and growth

Competitive compensation

Corporate fitness programs

Job summary

Peak Quantum seeks a Junior Fabrication Engineer to help develop reliable quantum processors. You will work under senior engineers to execute and refine cleanroom fabrication workflows, building hands-on expertise in turning proprietary QPU architectures into functioning hardware.

Joining Peak Quantum in the Munich area (Garching) offers a steep learning curve with close mentoring and a clear path toward becoming a full R&D Fabrication Engineer as you grow within a fast-paced quantum hardware

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field (or Bachelor’s with strong experience) and hands-on cleanroom fabrication.
• 1–2 years of experience with superconducting circuits or cryogenic devices in academic or industry settings.
• Familiar with nanofabrication techniques and tools such as e-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, dry and wet etching, and lift-off.
• Strong documentation, data-driven mindset, and understanding of process control.

Responsibilities

• Execute and optimize fabrication processes for high-coherence superconducting circuits and novel qubit designs.
• Support process stability and yield improvement through careful execution and data analysis.
• Adapt experimental fabrication techniques for deployment in a controlled cleanroom environment.
• Collaborate with design, measurement, and system-integration teams to progress devices from wafer to testbed.
• Document and analyze results to drive continuous improvement.

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field

1–2 years of cleanroom fabrication experience

Fluent in English

Data-driven / meticulous

Tools

e-beam lithography

PVD / sputtering

dry etching

lift-off

Job description

As Junior Fabrication Engineer, you will contribute to the development of reliable, error-protected quantum processors. Working under the guidance of our senior fabrication engineers, you will execute and help refine cleanroom fabrication workflows, building hands‑on expertise in turning proprietary QPU architectures into functioning hardware.

Joining Peak Quantum at this early stage means a steep learning curve and direct exposure to cutting‑edge quantum hardware development. You will gain first‑hand experience with state‑of‑the‑art fabrication methods and tools, supported by close mentoring from experienced colleagues. As you grow, so will your responsibilities – with a clear path toward becoming a full R&D Fabrication Engineer.

What You’ll Do

• Execute and help optimize fabrication processes for high‑coherence superconducting circuits and novel error‑protected qubit designs, including lithography, deposition, etching, and in‑line characterization.
• Support process stability and yield improvement efforts through careful execution, systematic data collection, and analysis.
• Assist in adapting experimental fabrication techniques for deployment in a highly controlled cleanroom environment.
• Collaborate with design, measurement, and system‑integration teams to ensure seamless device progression from wafer to testbed.
• Document and analyse results, using structured feedback loops and data to drive continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• You hold a Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field. A Bachelor’s with strong relevant experience may also be considered.
• You have approximately 1–2 years of experience (including thesis work) with cleanroom fabrication of superconducting circuits or cryogenic devices, whether in an academic or industry setting.
• You are comfortable handling solvents, acids, and gases, and follow strict cleanroom and safety procedures.
• You are familiar with nanofabrication techniques and tools such as e‑beam or optical lithography, thin‑film deposition (PVD/sputtering), dry and wet etches, and lift‑off.
• You are methodical, precise, and data‑driven. You understand the importance of process control and careful documentation.
• You are eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and motivated to develop into a specialist in quantum hardware fabrication.
• You thrive in collaborative, fast‑paced R&D environments where experimentation is expected and rapid learning is celebrated.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken).

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. If you meet the core technical requirements above but bring a non‑traditional path to get there, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Mission‑driven innovation: Work at the forefront of quantum processor development with meaningful contributions from day one.
• Mentorship and growth: Learn directly from senior fabrication engineers, with a clear development path toward full R&D Fabrication Engineer and beyond.
• Early‑stage exposure: As part of our growing team, gain broad insight into how a quantum hardware startup operates – well beyond a narrow job description.
• Collaborative environment: Work side by side with design, measurement, and fabrication engineers in a science‑driven team.
• Professional development: Access to funding for learning, workshops, and conference attendance.
• Competitive compensation: Attractive salaries according to seniority, including additional benefits.
• Corporate fitness programs and health benefits.
• Relocation support.
• A great place to live and work: Located in the Munich area (Garching), you will be at the heart of one of Europe’s leading quantum technology hubs, surrounded by world‑class research and innovation networks. The region combines the cultural vibrancy of Munich with beautiful nature and abundant opportunities for outdoor activities.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have questions, reach out: we’d love to hear from you.