Fabrication & Test Engineer

Rotterdam Innovation City; Delft; On-site; EUR 49,990 - 50,729; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CAO Metalektro

Pension PME

Travel reimbursement

30 vacation days per year

Job summary

Delft Circuits is seeking a Fabrication and Test Engineer (Process Engineer in our function house) to work in our lab fabricating flex circuits for R&D testing and exploring new capabilities. This hands-on role involves turning assignments into daily execution plans, documenting results with precision, and proposing next steps to move us forward.

You will join the Delft Circuits team in Delft, Netherlands, with a 6 month contract that we intend to extend, and a competitive salary of €49,990 –

Qualifications

• HBO degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a relevant field.
• Experience in a laboratory, cleanroom or high-tech manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing steps and metrology.

Responsibilities

• Process Experimentation & Development: running lab-based experiments to improve repeatability.
• Fabrication & Validation: fabricating flexible circuits and test structures.
• Quality Control Support: performing microscope inspections and electrical checks.
• Process Improvement & Troubleshooting: refining production processes and solving issues.
• Documentation & Communication: recording experiments and results, communicating outcomes in English.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: working with multiple teams to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

Hands-on lab experience

Problem-solving skills

Communication in English

Independent working style

Design of Experiments

Six Sigma familiarity

Education

HBO degree in Nanofabrication / Microelectronics / Materials Science / Electrical Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Nanotechnology

Tools

Microscope

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Role

As a Fabrication and Test Engineer (Process Engineer in our function house) you will be at the heart of our flex fabrication innovation. We are looking for two new engineers: for the Research team and for the Process Development team. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend most of the time in the lab fabricating flexes for R&D testing, exploring new capabilities and running structured experiments to strengthen and refine our process flows. With a structured and practical mindset, you turn assignments into clear daily execution plans, document results with precision, and proactively propose the next steps that move us forward.

About Delft Circuits

At Delft Circuits, we’re pushing the boundaries of cryogenic electronics with our flagship Cri/oFlex® platform—the world’s first fully integrated cryogenic I/O solution for quantum computing. Based in Delft, Netherlands, our diverse team of engineers, physicists, and innovators combines deep technical expertise with an open, collaborative culture —where ideas are shared, challenges are tackled head-on, and impact is real.

From hands-on lab work to supporting our customers to scale their quantum computers, at Delft Circuits, your work truly matters.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Process Experimentation & Development:
  Running lab-based process experiments to explore parameter windows and improve repeatability and robustness
• Fabrication & Validation:
  Fabricating and validating flexible electronic circuits and test structures to validate new capabilities and customer-driven requirements
• Quality Control Support:
  Applying quality control checks during development (microscope inspection, electrical checks), support quality control operations when needed and logging failures
• Process Improvement & Troubleshooting:
  Implementing and refining different production processes; troubleshoot issues and drive practical improvement
• Documentation & Communication:
  Clearly documenting experiments, recipes, settings and results, and communicating outcomes to the team, and strong communication skills in English, both in word and written
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  Working closely with process and product development, systems engineering, production, and quality control teams to ensure new capabilities are manufacturable and integrated into the process flow

What you bring

• HBO degree preferred in Nanofabrication, Microelectronics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Demonstrable hands-on experience in a laboratory, cleanroom or high-tech manufacturing environment, gained through professional work, internships or substantial academic projects
• Experience with microfabrication / semiconductor fabrication processes such as thin-film deposition, lithography, etching, or other relevant semiconductor processing steps
• Comfortable using diagnostic tools and measurement equipment (microscope, basic electrical tests)
• Structured, practical approach to experimentation; familiarity with Design of Experiments and Six Sigma methods is a strong plus
• Independent working style with proactive communication and strong problem-solving skills

Bonus points for

• Hands-on experience with flexible substrates or polymer-based processes
• Six Sigma training/certification (e.g., Green Belt) or demonstrated continuous-improvement experience
• Chemical process knowledge relevant to fabrication and surface preparation

Why Join Delft Circuits?

At Delft Circuits you will work on cutting-edge cryogenic electronics that supports the scale-up of quantum technologies. You’ll be part of a team that values curiosity, ownership and practical execution. You’ll have the space to run experiments properly, turn data into robust processes, and see your work translate into customer-impacting hardware. We offer a collaborative environment that values inventive “beyond-the-box” thinking and where you’ll find:

• A 6 month contract with intention to extend
• Fulltime position (36 hours per week)
• A competitive salary based on experience € 49.990 – € 50.729 per year, including 8% annual holiday allowance in May)
• CAO Metalektro
• Pension scheme (PME)
• Travel reimbursement (choose between € 0,23/ km or public transport subscription)
• 30 vacation days per year

You’ll be working from our headquarters at the Kabeldistrict in Delft, featuring a 200 m² lab, a workshop, dedicated assembly and testing areas, and a modern office space.

Ready to help build the future of cryogenic electronics and thrive where research meets production?

Apply now and tell us in a brief cover letter why you want to work at Delft Circuits and outline your relevant experience. Click on the Apply button or mail to [e-mail]. We will get back to you within two weeks.

Delft Circuits is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.