Senior Process Engineer at NQCP

Dansk Sprogskole; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for a Senior Process Engineer (NanoFab/MBE) starting 1 February 2027 or as negotiated. The role focuses on wafer-scale epitaxy, nanofabrication, and device analysis within the NQCP program at Copenhagen.

You will collaborate with Design, Growth, Fabrication Development, and Quantum Platform teams to advance oxide materials and qubit devices, with flexible hours and a focus on innovation.

Qualifications

• Masters/Ph.D. in material science, electronics, physics or related.
• 3+ years’ experience in microelectronics, photonics or MEMS.
• Experience in nanofabrication techniques including lithography, etching methods, thin film deposition, thinning, and bonding.
• Experience in structural device characterization (eg. XRD, AFM).
• Proficient in data tracking and analysis methods (e.g., six sigma concepts).
• Ability to assume a technical lead role while driving an innovative culture and growth mindset.
• Optional: experience in MBE growth of oxides, and Photonic Integrated Circuit design and processes

Responsibilities

• Develop wafer‑scale epitaxy and/or fabrication processes in close collaboration with Design, Growth, Fabrication Development, Characterization and Quantum Platform Integration teams.
• Build capabilities to analyse and test new devices
• Implement and document in‑process work streams, protocol instructions, tests & specifications.
• Analyse correlations between processes (process parameters/conditions, metrology data).
• Track variation and process capability, identify and support continuous improvement initiatives towards tool and process improvement.
• Analyse requirements against existing capabilities and estimate risks and yields for new processes.
• Specify tasks and lead activities with external suppliers and partners

Skills

Microelectronics

Photonics

MEMS

Nanofabrication

Characterization (XRD/AFM)

Data analysis (Six Sigma)

Technical leadership

MBE oxide growth (optional)

Education

Masters/Ph. D in material science, electronics, physics or related

Job description

The Niels Bohr Institute at Faculty of Science, the University of Copenhagen is looking for a Senior Process Engineer (NanoFab/MBE) with effect from 1 February 2027 or 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, 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

As part of the POEM facility, located at the new Niels Bohr Building, where NQCP together with its partner RIBER develop new oxide materials and related quantum devices, we are seeking an experienced process engineer to build and support new processing capabilities towards innovative qubit devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop wafer‑scale epitaxy and/or fabrication processes in close collaboration with Design, Growth, Fabrication Development, Characterization and Quantum Platform Integration teams.
• Built capabilities to analyse and test new devices
• Implement and document in‑process work streams, protocol instructions, tests & specifications.
• Analyse correlations between processes (process parameters/conditions, metrology data).
• Track variation and process capability, identify and support continuous improvement initiatives towards tool and process improvement.
• Analyse requirements against existing capabilities and estimate risks and yields for new processes.
• Specify tasks and lead activities with external suppliers and partners

Qualifications

• Masters/Ph. D in material science, electronics, physics or related.
• 3+ years’ experience in microelectronics, photonics or MEMS.
• Experience in nanofabrication techniques including lithography, etching methods, thin film deposition, thinning, and bonding.
• Experience in structural device characterization (eg. XRD, AFM, …)
• Proficient in data tracking and analysis methods (e.g., six sigma concepts).
• Ability to assume a technical lead role while driving an innovative culture and growth mindset.
• Optional: experience in MBE growth of oxides, and Photonic Integrated Circuit design and processes

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 or special consultant and the salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working hours are 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible.

The position is limited to 31 December 2029.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

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

Further questions

Any questions about the position may be directed to Ulrich Steegmüller at [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. Learn more about The Faculty of Science at www.science.ku.dk.