Senior Scientist, Quantum Wiring & Process Optimization

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT is seeking a Senior Scientist, Multi‑Layered Wiring to lead the development of superconducting wiring processes on 200 mm wafers, from R&D to pilot production. You will drive process integration, scale‑up, and data‑driven improvements while mentoring teammates in a world‑class facility in Espoo.

PhD in a related field with 6+ years in micro/nanofabrication is required, along with expertise in lithography, etching, deposition, and DOE/ SPC practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cleanroom experience

Lithography

Dry etching

Wet processing

Thin film deposition

Process integration

DOE campaigns

Metrology

SPC

Yield analysis

Data-driven optimization

Pilot production

Quantum device fabrication

Education

PhD in applied physics, electrical engineering, materials science, micro/nanotechnology

Job description

VTT is seeking a Senior Scientist, Multi‑Layered Wiring to lead the development of superconducting wiring processes on 200 mm wafers, from R&D to pilot production. You will drive process integration, scale‑up, and data‑driven improvements while mentoring teammates in a world‑class facility in Espoo.

PhD in a related field with 6+ years in micro/nanofabrication is required, along with expertise in lithography, etching, deposition, and DOE/ SPC practices.