Senior Production Technician

YQuantum; Contact (MT); On-site; USD 137,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Benefits

Job summary

YQuantum, a Swiss quantum hardware startup, seeks a Senior Production Technician to lead the production line for next-generation microwave components in Zurich.

You will work with engineering and fabrication to transition from product development to manufacturing, overseeing planning, quality control, and continuous improvement. A strong, hands-on mindset and ownership are required to drive high-quality output.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 5+ years in production/assembly of electrical or electronic components.
• Experience leading production lines and driving quality/improvement.
• Hands-on, ownership mindset with proactive problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Build, scale, and lead the production line for microwave components.
• Collaborate with engineering and fabrication to transition from development to manufacturing.
• Oversee production planning, documentation, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor yield, throughput, and product quality to optimize performance.
• Create, maintain SOPs and best practices for scalable manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Production

Manufacturing

Quality control

Process improvement

Electrical engineering

Microwave engineering

RF components

SOPs

Ownership

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Pick-and-place machines

Automated test systems

Automated manufacturing equipment

Quality documentation systems

Job description

YQuantum is one of Switzerland’s fastest-growing quantum hardware startups, pioneering scalable superconducting quantum technologies. Based at Park Innovaare, we combine world-class technical expertise with startup speed and agility. We’re building the next generation of quantum hardware and looking for passionate scientists and engineers to join our mission.
As a Senior Production Technician, you will be responsible for building, optimizing, and leading the production line for our next-generation components that power future quantum computers. No prior experience in quantum physics is required.

• Build, scale, and lead the production line for our next-generation microwave components
• Work closely with the engineering and fabrication teams to ensure a smooth transition from product development to manufacturing
• Oversee production operations, including production planning, process documentation, quality control, and continuous process improvement
• Monitor and optimize production yield, throughput, and product quality
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and best practices to support a scalable manufacturing process
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive corrective actions to ensure consistent, high-quality output
• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, together with relevant industry experience
• At least five years of experience in the production and assembly of electrical or electronic components in a manufacturing environment
• A proven track record of operating and scaling high-quality production lines, with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Experience with manufacturing documentation, quality control processes, and production planning.
• A collaborative, organized, and adaptable working style, with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset and a strong sense of ownership
• Experience with pick-and-place assembly lines, automated manufacturing equipment, and automated test systems
• Familiarity with microwave engineering, RF components, and high-frequency measurement techniques is a plus
• A self-driven, independent work style with the ability to take ownership of projects and deliver results with minimal supervision
• The opportunity to shape the future of quantum hardware at a leading Swiss startup
• A fast-moving, collaborative environment where your work has immediate impact
• A culture built on creativity, ownership, and technical excellence
• Location in central Zurich, one of the world’s most vibrant cities
• Competitive salary, benefits, and potential equity participation
  

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