7762818 Qpu Development Engineer Fixed Term

Espoo, FinlandHybrid

Responsibilities

Execute hands on development work for fabrication steps within one or multiple quantum chip process modules •
Design and run hypothesis driven experiments to explore process parameters and new technology concepts •
Analyze experimental data, make clear conclusions, and plan the next development iteration •
Collaborate closely with QPU Process Engineers, Technicians, and Equipment Engineers to run experiments and solve technical issues •
Support process integration with Cleanroom and Chip Production teams when needed •
Report technical progress and development insights to the team leader or module owner •

Your work will directly shape how our chips perform, and how fast we can learn our way to better QPUs.
A relevant degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, chemistry, nanotechnology, or a similar field, or equivalent hands on experience •
experience in micro or nanofabrication, semiconductor processing, or device fabrication • Strong cleanroom
experience with one of the following: lithography, etching, wet processing, deposition •
Experience with superconducting devices or quantum chip fabrication •
Experience with advanced cleanroom equipment and process integration •
Familiarity with basic statistical methods for experimental work, such as Design of Experiments, or practical data analysis tools Why IQM? •

This is a 1 year fixed term position to support the team during a parental leave. Joining a team of 6 people working closely with Process Engineers, Technicians, and Equipment Engineers.
600M€+ Total Funding | 400+ Team Members | 30+ Quantum Computers Built | 300+ Patents Filed | 10 Location Globally

At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind.
We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines.
Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering.
It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative.
We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.
Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat. The work
In this role, you will help our Fabrication team develop new and improved fabrication processes for the next generation of quantum processing units.
You will spend most of your time in the cleanroom, running development experiments across modules like lithography, etching, wet processing and deposition.
Contribute to improving quantum chip performance (e.g., coherence time, qubit uniformity, signal routing capabilities). •
Help transfer mature processes to Process Engineering for stabilization and production implementation •