Nanofabrication Engineer at NQCP

KU; København; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare access

Work-life balance

Flexible working hours

Job summary

The University of Copenhagen's Niels Bohr Institute, under the KU umbrella, seeks a Nanofabrication Engineer to advance wafer-based fabrication for quantum processors. The role demands leadership in process development, collaboration across platform integration teams, and rigorous data tracking to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The position is academic and salary is aligned with Danish state-sector agreements, with a 37-hour week and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in material science, electronics, physics or related.
• 2+ years' experience in microelectronics or MEMS.
• Experience in nanofabrication techniques including electron beam and optical lithography, dry and wet etching methods, and thin film deposition.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of advanced fabrication processes in close partnership with Tools Development, Characterization, and Quantum Platform Integration teams.
• Design and implement comprehensive in-process work streams, including technical protocols, testing standards, and quality specifications.
• Analyze correlations between process parameters and metrology data to refine and stabilize fabrication outcomes.
• Monitor process capability and track variations to identify, lead, and support initiatives that enhance manufacturing excellence.
• Enable Future Technologies: contribute to the development of new tooling and hardware for cutting-edge fabrication capabilities.
• Evaluate new process requirements against current capabilities to perform risk assessments and provide accurate yield estimations.

Skills

MEMS

Nanofabrication

Data analysis

Leadership

Lithography

Education

Master/PhD in materials/electronics/physics

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

The Niels Bohr Institute at Faculty of Science, the University of Copenhagen is looking for a Nanofabrication Engineer with effect from 10 November 2026or after agreement.

About us

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is establishing a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge quantum programme in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, we aim to establish an international quantum computing programme, generously funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, that will drive research and innovations at multiple levels - from developing scalable quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. The long-term mission of the programme is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems.

Tasks

We are seeking an experienced nanofabrication process expert to our wafer-based nanofabrication team. Working closely with Platform Integration and Fabrication Tools Development teams, you will work with the development of fabrication processes for wafer-based components for our quantum processors. The scope of responsibility centres on device fabrication and quality control, along with data tracking & analysis. The position requires a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of advanced fabrication processes in close partnership with Tools Development, Characterization, and Quantum Platform Integration teams.
• Design and implement comprehensive in-process work streams, including technical protocols, testing standards, and quality specifications.
• Analyze correlations between process parameters and metrology data to refine and stabilize fabrication outcomes.
• Monitor process capability and track variations to identify, lead, and support initiatives that enhance manufacturing excellence.
• Enable Future Technologies: Actively contribute to the development of new tooling and hardware that enables cutting-edge fabrication capabilities.
• Evaluate new process requirements against current capabilities to perform risk assessments and provide accurate yield estimations.

Qualifications

• Masters/Ph. D in material science, electronics, physics or related.
• 2+ years' experience in microelectronics or MEMS.
• Experience in nanofabrication techniques including electron beam and optical lithography, dry and wet etching methods, and thin film deposition.
• Proficient in data tracking and analysis methods (e.g., six sigma concepts).
• Ability to assume a technical leadership role while driving an innovative culture and growth mindset.

We offer:

• Life in Denmark is supported with strong social services (free universal healthcare, free/subsidised language courses, paid parental leave, subsidised day care institutions and excellent public schools).
• Our work culture is very egalitarian and prioritises work life balance.
• Dual career families are the norm, and workplaces offer flexibility to support everyone in having both an exciting career and good family time.
• Danish cities are known for having excellent infrastructure, for example through widespread bike path networks.
• We can also offer a thriving food-scene, excellent museums, and beautiful natural scenery.

Terms of salary and employment

The employment and salary are made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The employment will be as an academic employee and the salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working time are 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible.

The position is limited to 9 November 2029 and the appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Your application

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.

Any questions about the position may be directed to Sangeeth Kallatt, [e-mail].

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen - or SCIENCE - is Denmark's largest science research and education institution with 4,000 employees and 9,700 Bachelor and Master's students in 12 departments. The Faculty has an annual budget of DKK 3 billion.

Part of the InternationalAllianceof Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation - with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture - creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.