Quantum Engineer, Fabrication

Entangled Future; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setups

Flexible hours

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers in Espoo, Finland seeks a mid-level Quantum Engineer, Fabrication to drive fabrication process development for next‑gen quantum chips. You will collaborate across R&D, design and production to transform breakthroughs into scalable manufacturing.

Lead structured experiments, analyze data, and mentor engineers while advancing new fabrication technologies in a hybrid work model with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of micro- or nanofabrication experience with 2+ years in R&D/tech development in quantum or semiconductor tech.
• Deep expertise in quantum chip or advanced semiconductor fabrication processes; experience validating new techniques.
• Strong experimental mindset with structured investigations and evidence-based decisions.
• Comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams and driving long-term technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of quantum chip fabrication processes via structured experiments and data-driven iteration.
• Design, execute, and analyze hypothesis-driven experiments to test 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 productionize new technologies.
• Mentor Process Engineers and Technicians, supporting experimental design and safe, transparent engineering culture.
• Document knowledge through patents, technical reports, and publications; help transition R&D to scalable manufacturing.

Skills

Experimental mindset

Technical communication

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Materials Science

PhD or equivalent industry experience (advantage)

Job description

Quantum Engineer, Fabrication at IQM Quantum Computers, Espoo, FI. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under hardware engineering.

The performance of a quantum computer starts in the cleanroom. As a Quantum Engineer, you'll lead the development of fabrication processes for IQM's next generation of quantum chips. Working across R&D, design, and production teams, you'll solve complex engineering challenges and transform experimental breakthroughs into scalable manufacturing technologies.

What you'll actually do

• 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.

Why IQM?

• Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
• High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
• Never the smartest: Expect to learn constantly. You won't always be the smartest person in the room, and that's the point.
• Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
• The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in micro- or nanofabrication, including a minimum of 2 years focused on R&D or technology development within quantum or semiconductor technologies.
• Deep expertise across 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.
• We encourage applications from candidates of all experience levels. (Advanced / Senior / Staff level)

Nice to Have

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