Process Integrator / Process Engineer, Photonics for Quantum

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Process Integrator/Process Engineer for the Quantum Enabling team. You will develop and implement cleanroom processes for QPICs and superconducting devices, and lead quantum pilot line efforts in collaboration with academia and industry partners.

You will document processes, report progress to scientists and project managers, and supervise cleanroom staff while expanding expertise in photonics and quantum technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, photonics, physics, electronics.
• 5+ years industry experience in cleanroom fabrication for photonics and superconducting devices, preferably including QPICs.
• Excellent process documentation and progress reporting to project managers and scientists.
• Strong English communication skills, written and spoken.
• Experience with cleanroom fabrication equipment and process integration.
• Experience working with industrial partners is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing and integrating cleanroom processes (sputtering, etching, lithography) for QPICs and superconducting devices.
• Play a key role in quantum pilot line developments within VTT.
• Drive process engineering for advanced photonics and device fabrication, including BEOL.
• Actively developing and running cleanroom processes.
• Document processes and prepare metrology reports.
• Collaborate and supervise cleanroom operators and engineers in process development.
• Supervise and tutor junior team members.

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Network building

Proactive

Results oriented

Open-minded

Innovative thinker

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in engineering, photonics, physics, electronics

Tools

SEM

AFM

XRD

EDS

Job description

Are you interested in integrated photonics and quantum technologies and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of academy and industry? Are you enthusiastic about working with fascinating projects in the state-of-the-art research facilities? VTT might be just the place for you. If you are an international talent searching for a new opportunity, read more about the benefits of living in Finland and VTT’s support for relocation here!

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our timeand turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds from 55+ different nationalities focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for a Process Integrator/Process Engineer to join our Quantum Enabling team

Our Quantum Photonics team provides photonics solutions for a variety of quantum technologies, including photonic quantum computers, superconducting quantum computers, quantum sensing, and quantum communication. Our focus is on quantum photonics integrated circuits (QPICs), where we develop key building blocks for quantum technologies. Such developments are made in close collaboration with our academic partners along the lines agreed with our industrial partners. The ultimate goal is to build critical QPIC building blocks for quantum technologies. As a Process Integrator/Process Engineer at VTT, you will work on different commercial and research projects often in interdisciplinary research groups. VTT has excellent research infrastructure and internal services to support your research work.

As a Process Integrator / Process Engineer

you will have an essential role in developing, planning and carrying out research and commercial projects and applying for research funding. You will be responsible for building our project portfolio and developing substance knowledge and competence for our organisation’s and customers’ needs. You’ll have an active role in customer relations, and you will use your vision to develop excellence in the field of photonics and quantum.

Your responsibilities include:

• Developing and integrating cleanroom processes (sputtering, wet & dry etching, lithography, multilayer fabrication flows) for QPICs and superconducting devices
• Play a key role in quantum pilot line developments within VTT
• Driving process engineering for advanced photonics and superconducting device fabrication, including BEOL
• Actively developing and running cleanroom processes
• Documenting the processes and in line and final metrology reports
• Collaborating and supervising cleanroom operators and engineers in process development
• Supervising andtutoring junior team members .

Who we are looking for:

• You have a master’s degree in engineering, photonics, physics, electronics or closely similar field.
• +5 years industry experience working in cleanroom.
• You are a team player who collaborates, communicates effectively, and builds networks.
• You have several years of experience and a proven track record in cleanroom fabrication for photonics and superconducting devices, preferably including QPICs.
• Excellent process documenting and progress reporting to project manager and scientists in the project.
• You have excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Strong background in process integration and device characterization (SEM, AFM, XRD, EDS) is seen as an asset. Previous experience in industry or close collaboration with industrial partners is considered a plus.

As a person, we hope that you are:

• Results-oriented and proactive, with the initiative to drive work forward and deliver results.
• A strong communicator and collaborator, able to efficiently interact with your colleagues and with people from different fields.
• An enthusiastic outside-the-box thinker. You enjoy challenges and learning new things and have a strong passion for science and research and development.
• An open-minded and innovative person with a vision of longer-term research needs.
• Eager to work with new topics and methods, even out of your comfort zone to achieve the set ambitious goals.

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Sara Pourjamal, [e-mail]

We look forward to hearing from you!

Location: Tietotie 3