Nanofabrication Engineer at Quantum Foundry Copenhagen

Building a next generation foundry for quantum processor manufacturing – We are looking for a Nanofabrication Engineer to join or team.  

Do you want to be a part of pioneering quantum computing in a world-class quantum ecosystem in the heart of Copenhagen?  Quantum Foundry Copenhagen is a newly founded company, owned by the Novo Nordisk Foundation (NNF), aimed at developing next generation Quantum Computing Processor technologies. 

Our mission is to establish a foundry capable of manufacturing quantum processor units using novel methods that meet the extreme requirements for purity and precision that are needed to bring Quantum Computing to scale. 

About us 

Our company is part of a vibrant and growing Danish quantum ecosystem, and we collaborate closely with world-leading researchers at Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP www.nqcp.ku.dk) based at the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen. The NQCP programme is designed to facilitate and drive research and innovations at multiple levels – from developing quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications. 

In close collaboration with NQCP and international partners, we aim to pioneer chip-based fabrication and packaging methods for state-of-the-art quantum processors. 

Join our team

We are looking for a nanofabrication engineer to join our innovative team of talented and diverse international professionals. You will be involved in utilizing breakthrough micro- and nanofabrication tools and processes, often in cross disciplinary collaboration between tool development and quantum chip integration teams. You will be working closely with the NQCP Nanofabrication team headed by Sangeeth Kallatt. 

A broad knowledge of micro/nanofabrication process flow development is therefore needed to provide a good foundation for developing next generation quantum processor components and tools. An understanding of QC protocols, yield and cleanroom toolsets are important to achieve success.   

Strong project management and collaboration skills are essential to support your colleges in an interdisciplinary joint effort. Joining our team offers opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with leading experts and access to the latest cleanroom fabrication tools and processes. 

Your main responsibilities and tasks will include: 

• Design and optimization of cleanroom process flows 

• Fabrication and evaluation of quantum processor components 

Professional and Personal Qualifications 

Your qualifications and experience include: 

• MSc or higher in Physics/Electronics/Optics engineering  

• Experience with mask design and cleanroom process development 

• Experience with (not necessarily all) the following fabrication toolsets: 

• UV Lithography 

• Reactive Ion Etching (RIE) 

• Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) 

• Electron beam deposition, Physical/chemical vapour deposition 

• Bonding and Dicing 

• Experience with (not necessarily all) the following characterization toolsets: 

• Scanning Electron Microscopy/ Optical Microscopy 

• Atomic Force microscopy 

• Ellipsometry 

• Development of QC protocols and experience in batch processing 

You have several years of experience and want to work at the cutting edge of technology. Your portfolio of experience may include working in different research-oriented settings and having a track record of cleanroom experience and working within ambitious development timelines. 

You can see new solutions to problems and are motivated to work closely with your colleagues on the journey towards making Quantum Foundry Copenhagen one of the leading quantum foundries in the world. 

You are driven and self-motivated with a focus on pace and outcomes when you work to develop the best solutions with input from highly skilled colleagues in interdisciplinary fields. Your colleagues would describe you as analytical, structured, and curious. As a team player, your constructive and collaborative workstyle inspires others. 

For this position, we do not require previous experience working in quantum. If you are new to quantum, we will train you.   

We offer 

We strive to be a world leading foundry and offer competitive salaries along with the many benefits of living in Copenhagen – one of the most liveable cities in the world. Benefits also include generous vacation time, health insurance, a pension scheme, and a chance to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team. 

The application process: 

For more information, please contact Head of Commercial Anil Thilsted [email protected] +45 41265916. 

To apply, please click on the Apply button and submit your: 

• Curriculum vitae, including a short cover letter  

• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent) 

• Examples of relevant work 

Application deadline is 2 March 2025. 

Employment is contingent upon security clearance.