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 optimization
• Experienced 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 members

Preferred 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 circuits
• Knowledge of Josephson junctions and/or superconducting qubit fabrication
• Experience working with superconducting or ESD-sensitive circuits
• Knowledge of MES systems and/or best practices for sample tracking
• Basic coding skills (Python)
• Knowledge of circuit design software such as KLayout and BEAMER
• Intermediate knowledge of French

Responsibilities

• 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 field
• Postdoctoral 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 facilities
• Proven experience delivering devices within a small team in an academic or industrial setting
• Extensive experience in understanding and solving nanofabrication problems
• Proactive approach to problem solving
• Great sense of autonomy and dependability
• Highly organized, meticulous, and efficient, with a process-oriented mindset
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver results in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong critical thinking with a proven ability to solve complex problems

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