Junior Fabrication Engineer

Location: Munich Area, Germany
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

An innovative technology company operating in the quantum computing industry is developing next-generation superconducting quantum processors.

The company is looking for a Junior Fabrication Engineer to join its growing engineering team. You will contribute to the development and fabrication of advanced quantum devices, working alongside experienced fabrication engineers to execute and improve cleanroom manufacturing processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience with advanced nanofabrication techniques, superconducting circuits and quantum hardware development, with a clear path towards becoming a full R&D Fabrication Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and help optimise cleanroom fabrication processes for superconducting circuits and advanced quantum devices.

• Work with lithography, thin-film deposition, etching and in-line characterisation processes.

• Support process stability, quality control and yield improvement initiatives.

• Assist in transferring experimental fabrication techniques into controlled cleanroom production workflows.

• Collaborate with design, measurement and system integration teams to support device development from wafer fabrication through to testing.

• Collect, document and analyse fabrication data to identify process improvements.

• Follow established cleanroom procedures and maintain high standards of process control and safety.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or a closely related discipline. A Bachelor’s degree with strong relevant experience may also be considered.

• Approximately 1-2 years of experience in cleanroom fabrication of superconducting circuits or cryogenic devices, including academic research or thesis experience.

• Comfortable handling solvents, acids and gases while following strict cleanroom and safety procedures.

• Familiarity with nanofabrication techniques and equipment, including:

  • Electron-beam or optical lithography.

  • Thin-film deposition, including PVD and sputtering.

  • Dry and wet etching.

  • Lift-off processes.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical, data-driven approach to fabrication.

• Understanding of process control, documentation and quality improvement.

• Willingness to learn, take feedback and develop expertise in quantum hardware fabrication.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced R&D environment.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

What the Company Offers

• Opportunity to contribute to the development of advanced quantum processors.

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced fabrication engineers.

• Clear career progression towards a full R&D Fabrication Engineer position.

• Exposure to a broad range of quantum hardware development activities.

• Collaborative working environment alongside design, measurement and fabrication teams.

• Funding for professional development, workshops and conferences.

• Competitive salary and additional benefits.

• Corporate fitness programmes and health benefits.

• Relocation assistance.

• Opportunity to work in a leading European technology and research hub in the Munich area.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Amanda Makhathini