UHV Process & Automation Engineer for Quantum Tech

Københavns Universitet; København; Hybrid; DKK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Copenhagen is recruiting an engineer to develop automated growth processes for advanced materials and to integrate sophisticated instrumentation into next‑generation research facilities.

Responsibilities include operating and optimizing UHV systems, developing crystal growth processes, and implementing automation of experimental procedures within an ambitious international research environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in ultra-high vacuum and crystal growth environments.
• Background in process engineering and automation in lab settings.
• Familiarity with data logging and process monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Operate and optimize advanced UHV systems
• Develop and improve crystal growth processes
• Implement automation of experimental procedures
• Integrate sensors and instrumentation
• Develop process monitoring and logging systems
• Support commissioning of new crystal growth equipment
• Optimize process stability and throughput
• Troubleshoot complex experimental systems
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Ultra-high vacuum

Crystal growth systems

Process engineering

Laboratory automation

PLC or industrial control

Instrument control software

Data acquisition & monitoring

Scientific instrumentation

Semiconductor processing

Python

LabVIEW

EPICS

Motion control systems

Temperature control

Semiconductor manufacturing

Thin-film deposition

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

EPICS

Job description

University of Copenhagen is recruiting an engineer to develop automated growth processes for advanced materials and to integrate sophisticated instrumentation into next‑generation research facilities.

Responsibilities include operating and optimizing UHV systems, developing crystal growth processes, and implementing automation of experimental procedures within an ambitious international research environment.