Quantum Engineer, Fabrication

IQM; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IQM in Espoo, Finland, seeks a Quantum Engineer to lead the development of fabrication processes for next-generation quantum chips, translating experimental breakthroughs into scalable manufacturing.

You will collaborate across Design, Calibration, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, Chip Production and Cleanroom teams, mentor engineers, document results, and help transition R&D into production; a strong experimental mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in micro- or nanofabrication, with at least 2 years in R&D/tech development within quantum or semiconductor technologies.
• Deep expertise in quantum chip or advanced semiconductor fabrication processes, with experience developing and validating new manufacturing techniques.
• Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, or a related field; PhD is a strong advantage.
• Strong experimental mindset with experience designing structured investigations, interpreting complex data, and making evidence-based technical decisions.
• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams while independently driving long-term technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of quantum chip fabrication processes through structured experimentation and data-driven iteration.
• Design, execute, and analyze hypothesis-driven experiments to evaluate materials, fabrication methods, and process flows.
• Assess feasibility, risks, and integration strategies for future QPU architectures.
• Collaborate with Design, Calibration, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, Chip Production, and Cleanroom teams to scale new technologies.
• Mentor Process Engineers and Technicians by supporting experimental design and troubleshooting.
• Document results, contribute to patents/publications, and help transition R&D developments into manufacturing.

Skills

Experimental mindset

Mentor colleagues

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Nanotechnology

Master's degree in Materials Science

Job description

Position Overview

At IQM, we build world‑leading quantum computers that tackle computational challenges beyond the limits of classical machines. As a Quantum Engineer, you will lead the development of fabrication processes for IQM’s next generation of quantum chips, transforming experimental breakthroughs into scalable manufacturing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of quantum chip fabrication processes through structured experimentation and data‑driven iteration.
• Design, execute, and analyze hypothesis‑driven experiments to evaluate new materials, fabrication methods, and process flows.
• Assess technical feasibility, risks, and integration strategies for future QPU architectures.
• Work closely with Design, Calibration, Equipment Engineering, Process Integration, Chip Production, and Cleanroom teams to bring new fabrication technologies into production.
• Mentor Process Engineers and Technicians by supporting experimental design, troubleshooting, and technical growth while promoting a safe and transparent engineering culture.
• Build lasting technical knowledge through thorough documentation, patent contributions, technical reports, and publications, while helping transition successful R&D developments into scalable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in micro‑ or nanofabrication, including at least 2 years focused on R&D or technology development within quantum or semiconductor technologies.
• Deep expertise in quantum chip or advanced semiconductor fabrication processes, with experience developing and validating new manufacturing techniques.
• Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, or a related field. A PhD is a strong advantage, but equivalent industry experience is equally valued.
• Strong experimental mindset with experience designing structured investigations, interpreting complex data, and making evidence‑based technical decisions.
• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams while independently driving long‑term technical initiatives and navigating uncertainty.
• Excellent technical communication skills and the ability to mentor colleagues and share knowledge across engineering teams.
• Encourage applications from candidates of all experience levels (Advanced / Senior / Staff).

Nice to Have

• Experience contributing to patents, scientific publications, or technology roadmaps.
• Familiarity with scaling research processes into robust, manufacturable production technologies.