Fabrication Engineer

At QuTech, the Qubit Research division explores a wide range of quantum technologies, from protected qubits to cutting-edge materials and device fabrication. Join our collaborative team in developing.
 

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated fabrication quantum engineer with versatile interests and capabilities to join us at the Qubit Research Division at QuTech.

In this role, you will work on semiconductor, superconductor, and hybrid quantum devices combining the two. You will contribute to the fabrication and optimization of high-quality, reproducible devices.

This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy hands-on fabrication, innovation, and problem-solving. You will work closely with research teams to improve device designs, develop fabrication processes, and ensure consistent documentation for reliable and reproducible results.

Within the Qubit Research division, you will interact with different groups that collaborate closely, advancing your knowledge in cutting-edge semiconductor and superconductor technologies, and demonstrating time and resource management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

You will play a central role in driving and managing the development of nanoscale devices and optimizing fabrication processes in our cleanroom facility. Success in this role requires a strong commitment to hands-on micro- and nano-fabrication, ensuring high precision and reproducibility.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating on the design of nanoscale semiconductor and superconducting quantum devices.
• Fabricating high quality of nanoscale devices.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing fabrication processes and equipment.
• Upholding safety standards and fostering a culture of best practices in the cleanroom and in the labs
• Collaborating with other process, measurement, design teams at QuTech.
• Documenting process flows clearly and systematically to ensure repeatability.
• Mentoring and supporting students working in the cleanroom.
• Upholding safety standards and fostering a culture of best practices in the cleanroom and in the labs.
• Collaborating with other process, measurement, design teams at QuTech.

Job requirements

We are looking for a candidate passionate about fabricating reproducible and high-quality devices to enable the world-leading research performed at QuTech. Whether you are nearing completion of a Ph.D. or have years of hands-on experience as an engineer, we encourage you to apply! We provide on-the-job training and professional growth opportunities to help you succeed in this role.

We are also committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and we do encourage everyone to apply.

The main qualifications we are looking for are:

• A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with fabrication of nanodevices, e-beam lithography, and growth techniques such as ALD and metal deposition.
• Background in semiconductor and/or superconductor physics and device fabrication.
• Experience with CAD tools and design software for designing nanoscale devices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail and ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with quantum computing concepts and applications.
• Prior experience in a research or industrial setting focused on semiconductor or superconductor device fabrication or quantum technology.

TU Delft

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

QuTech

QuTech is a mission-driven research institute run jointly by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). Together, we work on a radically new technology with world-changing potential, developing scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and an intrinsically safe quantum internet.

We are creating the quantum future, and we believe that quantum technology will be a game changer in many social and economic sectors – including health, agriculture, climate and safety.

To achieve our ambitious goals, we bring together scientists, engineers and industry in an inspiring environment, with plenty of space for ambition, entrepreneurship and innovation. Our research and engineering activities are conducted in three divisions: Quantum Computing, Quantum Internet and Qubit Research.

220 FTE and over 300 curious people work in our divisions and support teams, and we actively welcome new colleagues who share our vision and enthusiasm.

Have a look at our video and get a glimpse of QuTech. This position is for the Qubit Research division.

Qubit Research division

The number one quantum computing challenge is that qubits are extremely fragile. At QuTech’s Qubit Research (QuRe) division, we are working to overcome this challenge by developing novel qubits that are protected from noise by design. Our mission: to understand, develop and demonstrate protected qubits that outperform established technology. Because we believe that protected qubits will be enable us to build a scalable quantum computer.
 

Conditions of employment 

As a quantum engineer, you will receive a 1-year contract with the possibility of extension. Because we are reaching out to a large target audience, we will offer 2 different scales: Scale 10 (€ 3378 to € 5531) for junior to mid-senior candidates and Scale 11 (€ 4537 to € 6209) for senior candidates. This range reflects our commitment to supporting professionals at different stages of their career and offering a competitive compensation. On top of that we are also offering:

• A job of 38 hours per week
• 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers.
• Flexible working week.
• Up to 41 days off per year based on a full-time contract (38 hours).
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• International daycare
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Additional information

If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact Anasua Chatterjee, via Anasua.Chatterjee@tudelft.nl.
For questions about the procedure, please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist Audrey Monje at A.Monje@tudelft.nl.

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 27 April 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• CV
• Motivational letter

You can address your application to Anasua Chatterjee.

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 
• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• For the final candidates, a knowledge security check will be part of the application procedure. For more information on this check, please consult Chapter 8 of the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. We carry out this check on the basis of legitimate interest.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.