Overview

Microsoft Quantum has a talented and diverse international team to create the world’s first scalable quantum computing system. Our full-stack approach involves exciting innovation from physics at the quantum plane to providing global quantum services. The Microsoft Quantum program strives to fundamentally change the world of computing in order to help solve humankind’s currently unsolvable problems. This position offers an opportunity to have a meaningful influence on a revolutionary technology. The research and development effort includes a diverse staff of theoretical and experimental physicists, hardware designers and software engineers around the world. Our laboratory in Denmark is looking for an experienced Nanofabrication Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

In this role you will drive the manufacturing of nanoscale components for the Microsoft Quantum program. You will be contributing to the on-time delivery of high quality nanoscale components for the program that meeting the required engineering specifications. Your background and experience in fundamentals of clean-room processing technologies combined with hands-on micro- and nanofabrication skills will enable you to quickly engage in your new role. With your open and determined attitude you will collaborate closely and efficiently with other experts within Microsoft and its supplier network. An innovative and pragmatic approach coupled with strong time and resource management skills will enable you to succeed in this cutting-edge technology environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the manufacturing and delivery of standardized and exploratory nanoscale components

• Data analysis, interpretation of process and testing data to drive for continuous improvement.

• Technical guidance of equipment engineers and process technicians

• Data analysis, interpretation of process and testing data to drive for continuous improvements.

• Design and build AI agents/copilots that assist with lab workflows, experiment setup, log triage, report generation, protocol templating, and knowledge retrieval.

• Collaborate with other process, measurement, design teams to drive progress.

• Coordinate with program management, other experts on priorities and product specifications.

• Process and equipment troubleshooting.

• Implementation of process documentation and process control mechanisms

• Model safety standards and practices including compliance with policies, adherence to safety in a variety of work environments, and escalating issues with appropriate urgency.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field.

• Solid work experience in a clean room

• Deep theoretical knowledge  and practical experience with  typical fabrication processes, such as lithography, deposition and wet and dry  etch processes, and associated metrology.

• Practical experience with MES systems, SPC process and failure analysis methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent fundamental understanding of semiconductor micro- and nanofabrication technologies

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

• Hands-on attitude with the ability to use structured problem-solving techniques to drive rapid issue closure.

• Self-motivated to take personal ownership and deliver results while working in a highly dynamic environment.

• Knowledge of AI tools to accelerate engineering and lab workflows.

• Capability to systematically solve problems.

• Excellent oral & written communication skills in English.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Excellent organization and time management skills

"MICROSOFT BACKGROUND CHECK: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. "

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.