R&D Fabrication Engineer

Peak Quantum; München; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Competitive compensation

Professional development funding

Health benefits

Munich-area living location

Job summary

Peak Quantum in Munich region seeks an R&D Fabrication Engineer to shape reliable, error-protected quantum processors. You will design, refine, and oversee fabrication workflows, delivering reproducible, high-yield processes for novel qubit designs.

You will lead cross-functional efforts with design and measurement teams, document results, and apply data-driven methods to continuously improve production in a state-of-the-art clean-room environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with relevant industry experience in superconducting device fabrication.
• Experience in cleanroom fabrication and lithography.
• Hands-on fabrication of superconducting circuits for 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine fabrication protocols for high-coherence circuits.
• Enhance reliability and yield through process optimization.
• Translate research into production within a controlled clean-room.
• Collaborate with design, measurement, and system-integration teams.
• Document results and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cleanroom fabrication

Data-driven

Statistical analysis

Tooling oversight

Communication

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics

PhD in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

MSc + 3 years experience

Tools

E-beam lithography

UV lithography

PVD/sputtering

Dry etching

Wet etching

Lift-off processes

Process diagnostics

Job description

As R&D Fabrication Engineer, you will shape the next generation of reliable, error-protected quantum processors. You will design, refine, and oversee fabrication workflows, crafting reproducible, high-yield processes that transform proprietary QPU architectures into real, functioning hardware

Joining Peak Quantum at this early stage means your contributions will have direct, visible impact. You will take on ownership and responsibility well beyond a standard engineering role, and as we grow, you will have the chance to grow personally into leading roles.

Along the way, you will gain first-hand experience with cutting-edge fabrication methods and state-of-the-art tools, working side by side with a team that combines deep academic expertise with practical engineering focus. You will be supported with mentoring and training to expand your skills and establish yourself as a specialist in quantum hardware development.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and refine fabrication protocols for high-coherence superconducting circuits and our novel error-protected qubit designs: including lithography, deposition, etching, and process control.
• Enhance reliability and yield by improving process stability, throughput, and reproducibility.
• Translate cutting-edge research into production, adapting and deploying experimental fabrication techniques in a highly controlled clean-room environment.
• Partner cross-functionally 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 PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a closely related field, or an MSc with at least 3 years of relevant industry experience in superconducting device fabrication.
• You have a proven track record in cleanroom fabrication, including e-beam or UV lithography, thin-film deposition (PVD/sputtering), dry and wet etches, lift-off, and process diagnostics.
• You bring at least 3 years of hands-on experience fabricating superconducting circuits, whether in an academic or industry setting.
• You are methodical, precise, and data-driven: you understand the importance of process control, statistical analysis, and tooling oversight.
• You thrive in collaborative, fast-paced R&D environments where experimentation is expected and rapid learning is celebrated.
• You are a great communicator and strong collaborator across design, fabrication and measurement teams.

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 genuine technical ownership from day one.
• Early-stage responsibility: As one of our early hires, you will shape both our processes and your role. The path is open to grow into future leadership positions.
• Collaborative environment: Join a passionate, science-driven, and technically rigorous team, where precision and purpose go hand in hand.
• 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.