Mechanical Engineering Student Assistant

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 201,000 - 268,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous vacation

Job summary

Quantum Foundry Copenhagen is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Student Assistant to join our team in Copenhagen. You will create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies in Autodesk Inventor to support R&D projects and prototypes, while also assembling and testing equipment.

You will maintain 2D drawings and manufacturing documentation, applying basic GD&T and tolerancing knowledge. The role emphasizes collaboration, hands-on work, and contributing to streamlined design workflows in a world-class

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Experience with 3D CAD design, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• Ability to create and maintain 2D technical drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of basic mechanical design principles for metal components and assemblies.
• Knowledge of tolerances and fits, threads and fasteners, surface finishes and basic GD&T.
• Familiarity with common manufacturing methods such as CNC milling, turning, laser cutting, 3D printing.
• Ability to work from sketches, concepts, and engineering requirements to finished documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies to support ongoing R&D and engineering projects.
• Assemble prototypes, install equipment, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and support experimental setups.
• Handle hands-on activities such as cleaning, engraving, labeling, organizing, maintaining, and preparing mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Help establish best practices, improve engineering workflows, and support standardized design and documentation methods.

Skills

3D CAD design

2D drawings

Manufacturing documentation

GD&T basics

Prototype support

Collaboration

Education

BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

PDM/Vault systems

Job description

We are on a journey to build the next-generation foundry for quantum processor manufacturing and are looking for a Mechanical Engineer Student Assistant to join our growing team.

Do you want to be a part of pioneering quantum computing in a world-class quantum ecosystem in the heart of Copenhagen? Quantum Foundry Copenhagen is a company, owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF), aimed at developing next generation Quantum Computing Processor technologies.

Our mission is to establish a foundry capable of manufacturing quantum processor units (QPUs) employing novel methods to meet the extreme requirements for purity and precision needed to bring Quantum Computing to scale.

About us

Our company is part of a vibrant and growing Danish quantum ecosystem, and we collaborate closely with world-leading researchers at Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP www.nqcp.ku.dk) based at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen. The NQCP programme is designed to facilitate and drive research and innovations at multiple levels – from developing materials and quantum processor technologies through solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications.

In close collaboration with NQCP and international partners, we aim to pioneer chip-based fabrication and packaging methods for state-of-the-art quantum processors.

Join our team

As our new Mechanical Engineer Student Assistant, you will join a diverse team of five skilled Mechanical Engineers. Team members are involved in a variety of projects, but collaboration is at the core of everything we do. We work closely together, share knowledge, and support one another to achieve our common goals.

Your primary responsibilities and tasks may include:

• Create and modify 3D CAD models and assemblies in Autodesk Inventor to support ongoing R&D and engineering projects.
• Participate in assembling prototypes, installing equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and supporting experimental setups.
• Handle hands‑on activities such as cleaning, engraving, labeling, organizing, maintaining, and preparing mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Help establish best practices, improve engineering workflows, and support the implementation of standardized design and documentation methods.

Professional and Personal Qualifications

Your qualifications and experience may include:

• BSc or MSc education in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and similar
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• Experience with 3D CAD design, preferably Autodesk Inventor
• Ability to create and maintain 2D technical drawings and manufacturing documentation
• Understanding of basic mechanical design principles for metal components and assemblies
• General knowledge of tolerances and fits, threads and fasteners, surface finishes and basic GD&T
• Familiarity with common manufacturing methods such as CNC milling, turning, laser cutting, 3D printing
• Ability to work from sketches, concepts, and engineering requirements to finished documentation

Advantage:

• Hands‑on experience with assembly, fitting, adjustment, and simple workshop tasks
• Knowledge of vacuum systems (HV/UHV)
• Understanding of cleanroom procedures
• Experience with high‑temperature materials and thermal design considerations
• Experience with PDM/Vault systems and engineering document control
• Strong initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks
• Positive attitude toward both practical and engineering work
• Structured and systematic approach to problem solving
• Good communication and collaboration skills

We offer

Joining our team offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration with leading experts in the field of quantum computing. We strive to be a world leading foundry and offer competitive salaries along with the many benefits of living in Copenhagen – one of the most liveable cities in the world.

Benefits also include generous vacation time, health insurance, a pension scheme, and a chance to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team.

Employment is contingent upon security clearance.