Nanofabrication Expert

Nanofabrication Expert at Nord Quantique, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under hardware engineering.Our current needs
We are scaling our activities alongside our quantum processors. In this effort, we want to expand our nanofabrication team by recruiting an exceptional individual with a strong R&D nanofabrication record. This person will play a key role in the Nanofabrication R&D team by working to improve the yield, performance, and reproducibility of superconducting devices. We are looking for a candidate with expertise in key strategic areas related to the nanofabrication of superconducting devices such as e-beam lithography, reactive ion etching, and metal deposition (sputtering & evaporation). The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage time and priorities, and a collaborative mindset to drive projects to successful completion.Core Expertise
Strong foundation in nanofabrication process development and optimizationExperienced with most of the following cleanroom techniques with deep mastery in at least one area: Lithography (e-beam or photolithography), metal deposition (e.G. evaporation, sputter), etching (ICP, RIE), wet chemistry processing (acids and bases).Familiar using some of the following in-line characterization techniques: TEM, FIB, SEM, AFM, XRD, SIMS, XPS, profilometry, confocal microscopy, ellipsometry and room temperature electrical measurements.Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team membersPreferred Skills
The following skills are not a hard requirement for the role but would be considered an asset:Understanding of device physics and workflow for superconducting circuitsKnowledge of Josephson junctions and/or superconducting qubit fabricationExperience working with superconducting or ESD-sensitive circuitsKnowledge of MES systems and/or best practices for sample trackingBasic coding skills (Python)Knowledge of circuit design software such as KLayout and BEAMERIntermediate knowledge of FrenchResponsibilities
Work in the cleanroom to fabricate and deliver mission-critical devices, such as transmon qubits and tripole resonators, to the hardware team for measurement.Develop, benchmark and optimize nanofabrication processes for superconducting devices, focusing on performance and yield.Manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing resources to ensure timely and successful outcomes.Follow cleanroom protocols precisely while documenting fabrication processes, parameters, and outcomes in a clear and organized manner.Generate detailed technical reports to support knowledge sharing and team decisionmaking.Requirements
PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Quantum Information, or a related fieldPostdoctoral or industry experience in nanofabrication and materials metrology (an asset).Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience developing and optimizing cleanroom processes in micro and nanofabrication facilitiesProven experience delivering devices within a small team in an academic or industrial settingExtensive experience in understanding and solving nanofabrication problemsProactive approach to problem solvingGreat sense of autonomy and dependabilityHighly organized, meticulous, and efficient, with a process-oriented mindsetAbility to prioritize tasks and deliver results in a rapidly changing environmentStrong critical thinking with a proven ability to solve complex problems
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