Nanofabrication Engineer

Job Location:

Delft - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Do you want to work at the forefront of quantum technology Do you have hands-on experience in cleanroom fabrication and a passion for precision process optimization and hightech innovation Are you excited to contribute to the development and production of worldleading superconducting nanowire singlephoton detectors

Then we invite you to read on and apply!

IN SHORT
Single Quantum () develops the worlds fastest and most sensitive lightdetection systems pushing the limits of physics.

As we continue to scale up our production capabilities we are expanding our Nanofabrication team. We are looking for aNanofabrication Engineer to join us at our headquarters in this role you will be directly involved in the fabrication optimization and development of nanofabrication processes that form the core of our SNSPD technology.

This is a fulltime position ideally starting in mid-July/August 2026 and classified underFunction Group J (depending on background: Bachelor / Master / PhD).

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Key responsibilities include:

Fabricate SNSPD devices in the cleanroom with high precision and reproducibility.
Execute standardized nanofabrication production runs.
Optimize existing fabrication processes to improve yield stability and reproducibility.
Develop new fabrication processes and transfer them to newly installed cleanroom equipment.

Daily work takes place primarily in the VLL cleanroom in Delft with occasional activities in the EKL cleanroom. You will work with a broad set of tools and processes such as:

Electronbeam lithography
Laser writer patterning
PECVD / ICPECVD
Photolithography
Reactive ion etching
Sputtering systems
Bosch etching
Wet bench processes
ALD systems

You will collaborate closely with colleagues in Nanofabrication R&D and Production to ensure highquality device fabrication.

Your profile and requirements

We are looking for someone with:

Masters or PhD in Applied Physics Photonics Electrical Engineering Nanotechnology or related fields.
HBO/Bachelor candidates with several years of cleanroom experience are also considered.
Has hands-on experience with different fabrication processes (e.g. e-beam lithography RIE Bosch etching) and metrology tools (SEM AFM).
Has strong attention to detail and a commitment to highquality fabrication.
Can work independently within a short timeframe after onboarding.
Is a problem solver with hands-on attitude; being able to proactively find solutions using DOE methods and approach problems in a structured systematic way.
Has excellent teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate within cross functional environments.
Has good organizational and communication skills.
Has great sense of responsibility and commitment
Has the ability and strong ambition to independently optimize processes.
Is proficient in English.

Preferred experience:

Prior experience in the VLL or EKL cleanrooms in Delft.
Affinity with SNSPD device physics and fabrication.
Experience in optimizing nanofabrication processes.
Experience in fabricating superconducting devices and photonic devices

Additional notes:

Independence is important due to the nature of the role.
EU work authorization is required.

What we offer

A collaborative international team working at the cutting edge of quantum technology.
Salary in accordance with the CAO Metalelektro plus secondary benefits.
A comfortable workplace with coffee fresh fruit and weekly catered lunches.
A solid retirement plan (PME).
Up to 40 vacation days per year (fulltime).
Plenty of room to share ideas take initiative and grow professionally.
Comprehensive social security benefits under the CAO Metalelektro.

If this role excites you and you believe you are a strong match we encourage you to submit your CV and a motivation letter explaining why you are the right fit and what attracts you to this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Single Quantum we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We also encourage female candidates to apply for this position regardless of the fact that you may not meet the fullthe requirements.

How to apply

If the job description and Single Quantum excites you we encourage you to submit your CV as well as a motivation or cover letter explaining why you think youre a good fit for the position along with what attracts you to the position.

Contact

If you have any questions before applying or would like to have a general conversation about Single Quantum you can contact our HR Officer Jacqerina Jarad on 31 (0)or email to

About us

At Single Quantum we confront every challenge with innovation dedication and passion. Founded in 2012 our team emerged as true pioneers of single photon detection technology: we were among the first to manufacture and commercialize superconducting nanowire single photon detectors. Since then our multi-channel Single Quantum Eos photon detection system has been chosen by more than 100 academic and industrial labs all over the world to perform complex optical measurements.

We want to share this groundbreaking technology with you. Guided by our mission vision and core values Single Quantum will develop the worlds fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics. Join us in turning photons into data!

Mission

We make the worlds fastest and most sensitive light sensors limited only by the laws of physics.

Vision

A bright future where every single quantum counts

Core Values

Respect Trust Proactiveness Teamwork Impactful Innovation Quality

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Job DescriptionDo you want to work at the forefront of quantum technology Do you have hands-on experience in cleanroom fabrication and a passion for precision process optimization and hightech innovation Are you excited to contribute to the development and production of worldleading superconducting ...