Junior Fabrication Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Junior Fabrication Engineer. Location: Garching, Germany

Responsibilities:

• Execute and optimize fabrication processes for superconducting circuits and error-protected qubit designs, including lithography, deposition, etching, and in-line characterization
• Support process stability and yield improvement through systematic data collection and analysis
• Assist in adapting experimental fabrication techniques for controlled cleanroom production;
• Collaborate with design, measurement, and system integration teams to ensure smooth progression from wafer fabrication to device testing
• Document fabrication results and analyze data to support continuous process improvements

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and strong relevant experience may also be considered
• Approximately 1 to 2 years of experience, including thesis work, in cleanroom fabrication of superconducting circuits or cryogenic devices
• Experience working safely with solvents, acids, gases, and cleanroom procedures;
• Familiarity with nanofabrication techniques, including e-beam or optical lithography, thin-film deposition (PVD/sputtering), dry and wet etching, and lift-off processes
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical, data-driven approach to process control and documentation
• Eagerness to learn, accept feedback, and grow into a quantum hardware fabrication specialist
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced R&D environment
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Benefits And Compensation:

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus additional benefits
• Direct mentorship from senior fabrication engineers with a clear career progression path
• Professional development funding for workshops, conferences, and training
• Corporate fitness programs and health benefits
• Relocation support
• Opportunity to work in Garching, one of Europe's leading quantum technology hubs near Munich
• Collaborative, science-driven work environment with exposure to cutting-edge quantum processor development

Other Information:

• Submit a CV, a brief cover letter highlighting relevant fabrication experience, and an example of a fabrication challenge you solved, such as improving quality, yield, or resolving a process issue
• Equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and identities
• Applicants with non-traditional career paths who meet the core technical requirements are encouraged to apply