Senior Scientist, Quantum Multi-Layer Wiring Lead

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

Job summary

VTT in Espoo seeks a Senior Scientist to own the development of superconducting multi-layered wiring for quantum scaling. You will lead the full process stack from development to pilot production, while mentoring colleagues and advancing data-driven improvements.

The role combines strategic roadmapping with hands-on cleanroom work and collaboration with European partners to enable wafer-scale fabrication for future quantum processors.

Qualifications

• > PhD in applied physics, electrical engineering, materials science, micro/nanotechnology, or similar.
• > At least 6 years of hands-on cleanroom experience, including PhD or postdoctoral work.
• > Expert-level experience in lithography, dry etching, wet processing, thin film deposition, and integration flows.
• > Strong experience with DOE, metrology, SPC, yield analysis, and data-driven process optimization.
• > Demonstrated track record of scaling R&D processes towards pilot production.
• > Ability to independently own technical workstreams and guide junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• > Lead development, optimization, and qualification of multi-layered superconducting wiring on 200 mm wafers.
• > Provide expert leadership in thin film deposition, lithography, dry etching, and wet processing.
• > Define and drive process integration, transfer, scaling, and tool-matching strategies.
• > Develop the technical roadmap for MLW modules aligned with QPU scaling objectives.
• > Design and lead DOE campaigns with clear yield/performance targets.
• > Establish SPC, process monitoring, yield KPIs, and production-quality guardrails.
• > Lead characterization and data analysis to improve uniformity and device performance.
• > Drive production ramp-up planning, risk mapping, and pilot-scale readiness.
• > Lead contributions to EU projects, publications, and external partnerships.
• > Mentor junior colleagues and strengthen team capability and safety culture.

Skills

Micro/nanofabrication

Cleanroom operations

DOE campaigns

Metrology

Yield analysis

Data-driven optimization

Technical leadership

Pilot-scale production

Education

PhD in applied physics or related field

Tools

Mask design

RF simulations

Scientific programming

Thin film deposition

Lithography

Dry etching

Wet processing

Job description

VTT in Espoo seeks a Senior Scientist to own the development of superconducting multi-layered wiring for quantum scaling. You will lead the full process stack from development to pilot production, while mentoring colleagues and advancing data-driven improvements.

The role combines strategic roadmapping with hands-on cleanroom work and collaboration with European partners to enable wafer-scale fabrication for future quantum processors.