Assembly Technician

Single Quantum B.V.; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAO Metalelektro salary

Comprehensive benefits

40 vacation days

Retirement plan

Weekly catered lunches

Job summary

Single Quantum B.V. invites a meticulous Assembly Technician to join the Mounting & Bonding team in Delft. You will handle detector handover after fabrication, assist with PCB preparation, and support multiple teams to ensure precise, high-quality assembly.

You will work under a microscope, assemble fiber-cCoupled detectors, bond to PCBs, and maintain tools while following SOPs. This hands-on role suits detail-oriented, collaborative professionals in a growing tech scale-up.

Qualifications

• Has a keen eye for detail.
• Can perform repetitive tasks consistently and accurately.
• Works patiently and precisely on fine, manual tasks.
• Has strong communication skills.
• Is comfortable working under a microscope for extended periods.
• Is administratively skilled and well-organised.
• Is team-oriented and enjoys collaborating.
• Is proficient in both English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Handover of incoming detectors from the nanofabrication team.
• Prepare printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Support Detector Testing and Nanofabrication teams.
• Optical assembling of detectors.
• Assemble fiber-coupled detectors onto PCBs.
• Make electrical connections using the bonding machine.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality detectors to Production and R&D teams.
• Maintain and organise tools and consumables.
• Handle laboratory equipment responsibly.
• Follow SOPs and contribute to SOP updates.

Skills

Detail orientation

Manual dexterity

Under microscope

Communication skills

Organi[z]ed

Team player

English and Dutch

Education

Electronics basics

Microscopy basics

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft Office

Soldering

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to work with cutting-edge quantum technology? Do you have a solid technical background and do you work with a lot of perseverance and accuracy? Do you want be part of a diverse and dynamic scale-up company? Then we invite you to read on and apply!

IN SHORT

Single Quantum (singlequantum.com) makes the world's fastest and most-sensitive light-detection systems limited only by the laws of physics!

As a scale- up company, we are growing steadily in both size and presence worldwide. We are looking for a new Assembly Technican to join our Mounting and Bonding team to strengthen our growing organisation, based at our headquarters in Delft.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As our Assembly Technician, you will be the first point of contact for our detectors after the fabrication process.

Your main tasks include:

• Performing the handover of incoming detectors from the nanofabrication team;
• Preparing printed circuit boards (PCBs);
• Providing support to the Detector Testing and Nanofabrication teams;
• Optical assembling of detectors;
• Assembling fiber-coupled and flood-illumination detectors onto printed circuit boards (PCBs);
• Making electrical connections using the bonding machine;
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality detectors to the Production and R&D teams;
• Ensuring the availability and proper organisation of tools and consumables;
• Maintaining and handling laboratory equipment responsibly;
• Working in accordance with SOPs (standard operating procedures);
• Contributing to the creation and updating of SOPs.

The work is largely done individually, but you work closely with the Mounting & Bonding team and with the Nanofabrication, Detector Testing and R&D teams.

With the ongoing improvement and growth of our single-photon detectors, you are also closely involved in new developments!

The detectors are the beating heart of our products; they are the light-sensitive components that make the world's fastest and most sensitive light detection possible. In the Mounting & Bonding team, you couple and connect these detectors with the highest possible precision – from assembling fibre-coupled detectors into a sleeve to bonding them onto printed circuit boards. That is why the highest possible quality is required. Ultimately, you deliver a physical product for both commercial and research purposes.

Your profile and requirements

We are looking for someone who has...

• Has a keen eye for detail;
• Can perform repetitive tasks consistently and accurately;
• Works patiently and precisely on fine, manual tasks;
• Has strong communication skills;
• Is comfortable working under a microscope for extended periods;
• Is administratively skilled and well-organised;
• Is team-oriented and enjoys collaborating;
• Is proficient in both English and Dutch.

In addition, you preferably bring the following:

• Basic knowledge of electronics;
• Basic knowledge of microscopy;
• Familiarity with SNSPDs (Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors);
• Experience with administration in Airtable;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office;
• Practical soldering skills.

What we offer

• A collaborative, international team working at the forefront of high-tech innovation, with colleagues from various (and international) background.
• Salary in accordance to the CAO (Collective Labour Agreement) Metalelektro, complemented by secondary benefits.
• Comfortable workplace perks, including coffee, fresh fruit, and weekly catered lunches.
• A solid retirement plan to support your future (provided by PME).
• Up to 40 vacation days per year (based on full-time employment).
• Plenty of space to share your ideas and take initiative—your voice matters from day one.
• A company culture that genuinely supports personal growth and professional development.
• Comprehensive social security benefits in accordance with the Metalelektro Collective Labor Agreement (CAO Metalelektro).

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Single Quantum, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Therefore, we strongly encourage female candidates to apply for this position.