Process Implementation and Development Engineer

IQM is the European leader in superconducting quantum computers, established in Espoo, Finland. Since 2019, we have grown to 270+ employees and have established subsidiaries in Germany, Spain, France, the US and Singapore. We build quantum computers for research laboratories and supercomputing centers. For industrial customers, we deliver quantum advantage through our unique application-specific co-design approach.

We build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind now and for the future.

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As a Process Implementation and Development (PID) Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing processes for quantum chips. You will play a crucial role in transitioning new products from development to production, ensuring technical quality, and meeting timeline requirements. Collaborating closely with R&D, engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance teams, you will be instrumental in the smooth introduction of new products.

What will I be doing?

• Project Management:
  • Overseeing Timelines: Managing and coordinating project timelines to ensure milestones and deadlines are met throughout the product development and launch phases.
  • Resource Allocation: Overseeing the allocation of resources, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to optimize the product development process.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams:
  • Feasibility Studies: Leading discussions with cross-functional teams to conduct feasibility studies, ensuring that new product designs can be efficiently manufactured within existing capabilities and resources.
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Providing critical feedback to design engineers to optimize product designs for manufacturability, ensuring that the designs are practical, cost-effective, and scalable.
• Prototyping and Testing:
  • Prototype Development: Managing the production of prototypes to test and validate product designs.
  • Testing and Validation: Overseeing testing processes to ensure the product meets all specifications and regulatory requirements before full-scale production begins.
• Process Development and Validation:
  • Manufacturing Process Setup: Developing and setting up the manufacturing processes required to produce the new product efficiently at scale.
  • Process Validation: Ensuring all manufacturing processes are validated and capable of producing the product within required specifications consistently.
• Quality Control and Assurance:
  • Quality Standards Implementation: Implementing quality control measures and continuous monitoring to ensure the product meets all quality standards from the outset.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the product complies with all industry-specific regulations and standards.
• Cost Management:
  • Cost Optimization: Analyzing and optimizing costs throughout the product development and manufacturing processes to ensure the product is profitable.
• Ramp-Up to Full Production:
  • Production Ramp-Up: Managing the ramp-up phase to scale production from prototype or low-volume to full-scale production.
  • Capacity Planning: Ensuring that production capacity meets the market demand at launch and beyond.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Process Optimization: Continuously evaluating and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce cycle times, and increase yield without compromising quality. Identifying and implementing lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and streamline operations.
  • Root Cause Analysis: Conducting thorough investigations of any process failures, defects, or inefficiencies using root cause analysis techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, 8D) and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
  • Technology and Innovation Integration: Staying up to date with advancements in manufacturing technologies, automation, and software tools, and recommending or implementing innovative solutions that can improve process control, monitoring, and efficiency.

What skills do I need?

• PhD or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology Manufacturing, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in micro/nanofabrication, product development, or manufacturing,
• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of process development, tooling, equipment, and quality assurance.
• Experience with statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

What can I expect from IQM?

• A great opportunity to perform world-class R&D and implement cutting edge technology
• Work alongside a diverse and dedicated team
• Contribute to groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of quantum
• Thrive in a creative and open start-up environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation
• Be part of an international, fast-paced environment that values collaboration and cultural diversity
• Play a significant role in a rapidly growing organization and be a part of our exciting success story

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