Quantum Materials R&D Engineer

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is seeking an R&D Materials Engineer - Quantum to own research and feasibility testing for quantum circuits and related materials. Responsibilities include advising on material roadmaps, budgets, and timelines, and collaborating with product, engineering, and operations teams to drive new materials and processes.

The role requires 4–7 years in engineering, a solid materials background, and comfort with presenting findings and writing formal methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry or related materials science field.
• 4–7 years engineering experience.
• Experience in regulated industries preferred.
• Process engineering with PCBs, flexible heaters, and assemblies desired.
• Knowledge of statistical methods and DOE/ANOVA is a plus.
• Experience developing and characterizing thin films.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact for internal stakeholders on research and feasibility of new materials and processes.
• Research and provide technical expertise on materials and processes from the technical roadmap.
• Provide regular status updates and gate reviews for projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including customers, product managers, engineering, and operations.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans for new materials, products, processes, and technologies.
• Advise on R&D costs and lead times for project activities.
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new materials and processes.
• Prepare samples and prototypes; document procedures and results.
• Provide direction to R&D technicians and write formalized test methods.
• Work with Engineers, Operators, Technicians across the organization.
• Stay current with advancements in materials for flex circuits and related tech.
• Travel to other factories as required.
• Attend tradeshows to stay updated on quantum circuit advancements.

Skills

Self motivated

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related field

Tools

Microscopes

Calipers

Micrometers

SEM

EDS

Job description

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is seeking an R&D Materials Engineer - Quantum to own research and feasibility testing for quantum circuits and related materials. Responsibilities include advising on material roadmaps, budgets, and timelines, and collaborating with product, engineering, and operations teams to drive new materials and processes.

The role requires 4–7 years in engineering, a solid materials background, and comfort with presenting findings and writing formal methods.