Quantum Process Integration Lead (FEOL)

QuantWare

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! QuantWare is building a next-generation 200 mm (8-inch) quantum device fabrication facility ("Kilofab") and assembly facility to enable industrial-scale manufacturing of superconducting quantum processors. We are seeking a Fab Automation & Manufacturing Systems Manager to establish and lead the factory automation and manufacturing systems function. This role defines how manufacturing equipment, metrology systems, test platforms, and factory software systems are integrated to support efficient, traceable, and data-driven manufacturing operations. The role combines technical leadership, project execution, vendor management, and team development. What you'll be doing Fab Automation & Manufacturing Systems * Define and maintain the fab automation roadmap. * Develop the overall architecture for equipment connectivity and manufacturing data collection. * Ensure manufacturing systems support traceability, production control, process monitoring, and operational reporting. * Work closely with Process Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, IT, and Equipment Engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of automation solutions. Equipment Integration * Lead integration of process, metrology, and test equipment into the manufacturing environment. * Define equipment automation requirements during tool selection and procurement. * Establish and maintain equipment communication standards using SECS/GEM, and vendor-specific interfaces/APIs. * Ensure collection of equipment status, process data, alarms, events, and metrology/test results. Manufacturing Execution System (MES) * Support the selection, implementation, and operation of the MES platform. * Define MES workflows and business requirements. * Ensure integration between MES and manufacturing equipment. * Support implementation of lot tracking, genealogy, recipe management, dispatching, and production reporting. * Act as the primary business owner for MES within the fab. Manufacturing Data & Analytics * Define requirements for manufacturing data collection and storage (equipment, process, sensor, metrology, probe/test). * Support implementation of manufacturing databases, historians, and cloud-based data solutions with appropriate security and governance. * Work with internal teams and external partners to establish reporting and analytics capabilities. * Enable visibility into key manufacturing metrics (yield, throughput, cycle time, equipment utilization, production performance). Process Monitoring & Factory Control * Support implementation of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Fault Detection & Classification (FDC) capabilities. * Collaborate with process engineering teams to improve process monitoring and excursion management. * Ensure manufacturing data availability to support yield improvement and continuous improvement initiatives. Team & Vendor Management * Build and lead the fab automation and manufacturing systems team. * Recruit and manage key resources (Automation Engineers, MES Application Specialists, Manufacturing Systems Engineers). * Manage relationships with software suppliers, equipment vendors, and system integration partners. * Coordinate automation-related projects from specification through deployment and commissioning. Your Profile Must Have * BSc/MSc/PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Semiconductor Manufacturing, or related field. * 7+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing automation, equipment integration, or manufacturing systems. * Experience working with semiconductor equipment integration and automation. * Practical knowledge of SECS/GEM communication standards. * Experience with MES systems in a manufacturing environment (implementation support or operations). * Understanding of manufacturing data flows, traceability, and production control. * Experience managing technical projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors. * Strong communication and leadership skills. * Experience in greenfield facility build or major fab expansion. * Experience building and leading small technical teams. Good to Have * Experience supporting MES implementation projects end-to-end. * Experience with SPC and/or FDC systems. * Experience integrating semiconductor metrology and test/probe equipment. * Familiarity with cloud-based manufacturing data platforms and basic ETL concepts. * Experience in quantum, superconducting, photonics, MEMS, or other advanced technology manufacturing. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.

QuantWare

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! We are building a state-of-the-art fabrication facility dedicated to manufacturing quantum processors. As a Senior Process Engineer you will sit at the intersection of R&D and operations, translating cutting-edge quantum device research into repeatable, high-yielding processes. You will play a central role in two critical phases of the fab ramp-up: (1) transferring processes from the R&D team into the kilofab environment through MES and optimizing them for yield, throughput, and repeatability; and (2) qualifying new capital equipment as it arrives on the fab floor through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Tool Qualification & SAT * Lead or co-lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT; IQ/OQ/PQ) for incoming process tools (at least for 2 process modules). * Create SAT criteria in collaboration with equipment engineers and tool vendors; Negotiate test conditions and results sign-off. * Execute qualification wafer runs, analyze results, and generate formal SAT reports with pass/fail determinations. * Manage your responsible tool installation timelines together with Facilities and Equipment Engineering to minimize schedule impact. * Coordinate vendor support during tool bring-up and drive resolution of open issues to baseline release. Process Transfer & Optimization * Own the end-to-end transfer of at least 2 process modules (PVD, CVD, ALD, dry/wet etching, track, evaporation, dicing and laser/e-beam writing) from R&D to kilofab. * Work closely with R&D scientists to ensure process intent is preserved during transfer and to feed learnings back upstream. * Develop and execute process qualification plans (PQPs): establishing process windows, control limits, and acceptance criteria. * Establish and maintain process control monitoring (SPC) for all processes and set up fault detection classification (FDC) with the fab automation team. * Drive DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimize key process parameters for yield improvement. * Use data driven decision making to perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve process issues. * Document all learnings made in a structured way so these can form the basis of OCAPs in the future. * Document SOPs and train technicians on tool operations and wafer level metrology. * Own the process engineering scope within the MES: Manage recipe lifecycle (creation, revision, versioning, and retirement), maintain process and parameter data integrity to ensure traceability, deploy SPC, update process consumables & DOE creations. * Participate in the Change Control Board (CCB): Provide relevant data for review and drive the approval for the change of process. * Support the rapid introduction of new processes and products to match Quantware's fast-evolving product roadmap demands. * Build respectful relationships across process engineering, process integration, R&D, Equipment Engineering, facilities and production teams to drive cross-functional alignment to achieve a win-win outcome. * Proactively build and document deep hardware knowledge of responsible process tools, connecting tool mechanics to process behavior to drive informed optimization and faster troubleshooting. YOUR PROFILE * MSc or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. * 5-7 years of hands-on cleanroom process engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or advanced materials fabrication environment. * Demonstrated experience with at least two of the core process modules listed above (PVD, CVD, ALD, dry/wet etching, evaporation, dicing, track or laser/e-beam writing). * Practical experience executing or supporting equipment qualification or SAT activities. * Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab, Python/R for DOE and SPC analysis). * Strong documentation skills; experience writing SOPs, process & tool specifications, and qualification reports. * Ability to work in a Class 100/ISO 5 (or equivalent) cleanroom environment. * Experience in superconducting qubit fabrication, cryogenic device processing, or other quantum technology contexts is a bonus. * Familiarity with cryogenic material constraints (e.g. film stress, thermal cycling behavior) is also desirable. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.

QuantWare

ABOUT US QuantWare is building the world’s most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to MegaQubit quantum processors. With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don’t shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That’s where you come in! We are building a state-of-the-art fabrication facility dedicated to manufacturing quantum processors. As a Process Engineer you will sit at the intersection of R&D and operations, translating cutting-edge quantum device research into repeatable, high-yielding processes. You will play a central role in two critical phases of the fab ramp-up: (1) transferring processes from the R&D team into the kilofab environment through MES and optimizing them for yield, throughput, and repeatability; and (2) qualifying new capital equipment as it arrives on the fab floor through Site Acceptance Testing (SAT). WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Tool Qualification & SAT * Lead or co-lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT; IQ/OQ/PQ) for incoming process tools (at least for 2 process modules). * Create SAT criteria in collaboration with equipment engineers and tool vendors; Negotiate test conditions and results sign-off. * Execute qualification wafer runs, analyze results, and generate formal SAT reports with pass/fail determinations. * Manage your responsible tool installation timelines together with Facilities and Equipment Engineering to minimize schedule impact. * Coordinate vendor support during tool bring-up and drive resolution of open issues to baseline release. Process Transfer & Optimization * Own the end-to-end transfer of at least 2 process modules (PVD, CVD, ALD, dry/wet etching, track, evaporation, dicing and laser/e-beam writing) from R&D to kilofab. * Work closely with R&D scientists to ensure process intent is preserved during transfer and to feed learnings back upstream. * Develop and execute process qualification plans (PQPs): establishing process windows, control limits, and acceptance criteria. * Establish and maintain process control monitoring (SPC) for all processes and set up fault detection classification (FDC) with the fab automation team. * Drive DOE (Design of Experiments) to optimize key process parameters for yield improvement. * Use data driven decision making to perform root cause analysis to identify and resolve process issues. * Document all learnings made in a structured way so these can form the basis of OCAPs in the future. * Document SOPs and train technicians on tool operations and wafer level metrology. * Own the process engineering scope within the MES: Manage recipe lifecycle (creation, revision, versioning, and retirement), maintain process and parameter data integrity to ensure traceability, deploy SPC, update process consumables & DOE creations. * Participate in the Change Control Board (CCB): Provide relevant data for review and drive the approval for the change of process. * Support the rapid introduction of new processes and products to match Quantware's fast-evolving product roadmap demands. * Build respectful relationships across process engineering, process integration, R&D, Equipment Engineering, facilities and production teams to drive cross-functional alignment to achieve a win-win outcome. * Proactively build and document deep hardware knowledge of responsible process tools, connecting tool mechanics to process behavior to drive informed optimization and faster troubleshooting. YOUR PROFILE * MSc or PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. * 3+ years of hands-on cleanroom process engineering experience in a semiconductor fab or advanced materials fabrication environment. * Demonstrated experience with at least two of the core process modules listed above (PVD, CVD, ALD, dry/wet etching, evaporation, dicing, track or laser/e-beam writing). * Practical experience executing or supporting equipment qualification or SAT activities. * Proficiency in statistical analysis tools (JMP, Minitab, Python/R for DOE and SPC analysis). * Strong documentation skills; experience writing SOPs, process & tool specifications, and qualification reports. * Ability to work in a Class 100/ISO 5 (or equivalent) cleanroom environment. * Experience in superconducting qubit fabrication, cryogenic device processing, or other quantum technology contexts is a bonus. * Familiarity with cryogenic material constraints (e.g. film stress, thermal cycling behavior) is also desirable. Don't tick every box? Apply anyway. We know great candidates don't always follow a straight path, and we value diverse experience, perspectives, and ways of thinking. If this role excites you and you believe you can make an impact, we'd love to hear from you! What We Offer: At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment. From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work. Here’s what you can expect: Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance) Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage. Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer Diversity & Inclusion at QuantWare We’re an ambitious company, not only for our goals but also to become an even more diverse and inclusive team. We know this helps us with better decisions, more innovation, and strengthens our culture. In particular, we’d love to see more women in the quantum industry! So if you’re a female talent, excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. As part of our recruitment process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening.