Production Test Engineer

Singlequantum; Delft; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Retirement plan

Coffee & fruit

Catered lunches

Professional growth

Job summary

Single Quantum in Delft, Netherlands, is hiring a System Test Engineer for our optics lab to join the test team at our headquarters. The role is full-time and based on-site, starting mid-September/October, with a focus on hands-on characterization of detectors and systems.

You will perform optical/electrical characterization of SNSPDs, validate system performance, troubleshoot issues, and work with cross-functional teams to ship high-quality detectors worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or HBO degree in Physics, Optics, Photonics, Nanotechnology, or equivalent.
• Precise working attitude and strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• English fluency and passion for physics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct optical and electrical characterization of SNSPDs using lab equipment.
• Validate performance and quality of complete systems.
• Troubleshoot issues and maintain characterization setups.
• Mount detectors and evaluate cryostat performance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Detector Testing, Cryostat, and Development teams.
• Communicate progress and ensure timely delivery to customers worldwide.
• Help evolve lab processes for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Precise attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Commitment

Time management

Independent work

Practical skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's / HBO in Physics / Optics / Photonics / Nanotech

Tools

Laser setups

Fiber-based optics

Python & automation

Nanofabrication

Cryogenics

Quantum optics

Lab experience

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 dedicated engineer to join our test team as a System Test Engineer in our optics lab. We are looking for a full-time engineer to be based at our headquarters in Delft, preferably starting in mid-September/October.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Your main tasks include:

• Perform optical and electrical characterization of SNSPDs by using a variety of lab equipment.
• Execute quality control and performance validation of our complete systems.
• Troubleshoot and problem solve any issues that arise.
• Check and maintain characterization setups to ensure accuracy.
• Mount detectors and check the performance of the cryostats.
• Regular communication with Sales teams to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Be a part of the feedback cycle involving Detector Testing, Cryostat and Driver Assembly, and Development teams to ship the best single photon detectors possible.
• You will work closely with other team-members, but the actual testing is performed independently.
• You will need real tenacity and great accuracy to follow through.
• You will play an important part in getting our systems on time to our scientific customers all over the world, and in helping the company reach its detector quality goals.
• As we scale up, our processes need to evolve to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the lab, as well as improve quality where possible.
• We would also ask you to contribute to these processes.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or HBO degree in the field of Physics, Optics, Photonics, Nanotechnology, or equivalent;
• A precise working attitude;
• Great communication and teamwork skills;
• A high sense of commitment and responsibility;
• Good time management skills;
• Confidence in working independently;
• Confidence in practical work;
• Fluent in English And a passion for physics and unique technologies.

The following are a plus

• Experience with laser set-ups;
• Experience with fiber-based optics;
• Experience with Python and with automation;
• Experience with nanofabrication;

• Experience with cryogenics;
• Knowledgeable about (quantum) optics;
• Work experience in a physics lab or clean room.

A collaborative, international team working at the forefront of high-tech innovation, with colleagues from various (and international) background.

Benefits

• 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).

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.

Contact our HR Business Partner, Jacqerina Jarad at [phone] or email: [e-mail].