Wafer Production Team Leader

IQM Finland Oy; Espoo; On-site; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in quantum computing is looking for a Wafer Production Team Leader in Espoo, Finland. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing wafer production activities in a cleanroom environment and guiding a team of engineers to ensure high-quality output and production flow. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of experience in a cleanroom setting and process expertise in semiconductor fabrication. Join a passionate team to impact the future of quantum computing.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a passionate team

Unique chance to impact the future of quantum

Growth in a creative startup environment

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience in a production or cleanroom environment.
• Proven experience in semiconductor or microfabrication cleanroom operations.
• Hands-on expertise in lithography, deposition, etching, or metrology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily wafer production operations ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Oversee wafer fabrication steps and process execution.
• Monitor and resolve production blockers and process issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Microfabrication processes

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Process improvement principles

Tools

MES systems

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Overview

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware. IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US. (www.meetiqm.com)

We are looking for a Wafer Production Team Leader to oversee and coordinate wafer production activities in our cleanroom environment. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a team of production engineers, ensuring high-quality output, smooth production flow, and adherence to safety and process standards.

You’ll work closely with process engineers, material specialists, and equipment engineers to ensure wafer production runs efficiently and on schedule. This role combines technical expertise in microfabrication processes with strong team leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily wafer production operations and cleanroom activities, ensuring high-quality and on-time delivery.
• Oversee key wafer fabrication steps and process execution.
• Plan and allocate resources for all wafer-level production activities.
• Monitor, report, and resolve production blockers, deviations, and process issues.
• Collaborate closely with the Process Engineering team to drive process control and continuous improvement.
• Manage wafer logistics and cleanroom inventory in cooperation with the Material Specialist.
• Track wafer production WIP using MES systems, Jira, and Confluence.
• Coordinate with Equipment Engineers to ensure production tools and systems remain in optimal condition.
• Lead, coach, and develop the team, providing feedback, fostering a safe, positive, and efficient work environment.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and cleanroom operational standards.
• Support 5S activities, production capacity planning, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of team leadership or supervisory experience in a production or cleanroom environment.
• Proven experience in semiconductor or microfabrication cleanroom operations, with strong process understanding.
• Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following: lithography, deposition (PVD, CVD, ALD), etching (wet or dry), thermal processing, or metrology.
• Proficiency with MES systems, Jira, and standard office tools (MS Office or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and data-driven process monitoring.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols, EHS standards, and lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience motivating and developing a cross-functional team.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving abilities across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Analytical and structured mindset, comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-precision production environment.

What can I expect from IQM?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission
• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum
• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment

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