Quantum Hardware Assembly Technician

The role

You will package quantum chips into housings and PCBs and assemble them into cryogenic fridges. You will perform electrical connections, wirebonding, soldering, and testing according to technical drawings and work instructions.

What you will do

• Assemble quantum chips into packaging using technical drawings and work instructions
• Make electrical connections including manual and automatic wirebonding and manual soldering
• Measure and test work by performing electrical and mechanical checks
• Finish and close packages including sealing, inspection, and laser engraving
• Load cryogenic fridges with new chips, mounting samples and QPUs
• Make wiring, thermal, and mechanical connections in fridges
• Safeguard quality by following handling and ESD procedures
• Flag deviations to the Assembly Tech Lead
• Provide feedback on work instructions, fixtures, and tools
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workplace using 5S and HSE rules

Required qualifications

• MBO-level technical education (level 3 or 4) or equivalent in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electronics, fine-mechanical or precision engineering, or lab or instrument technology
• 4+ years of hands-on experience assembling mechanical, electrical or mechatronic systems
• Able to read work instructions with photos and technical drawings
• Comfortable with basic digital tools and production systems
• Precision in assembly and handling of fine devices and connectors
• Mechanical assembly skills such as bolting, cabling and fitting larger parts
• Precise and patient
• Comfortable with structured, repeatable work
• Disciplined about following instructions and recording work
• Comfortable in an environment where processes are still being built
• Team player
• Good command of technical English

Nice to have

• Experience with wirebonding, die attach or other chip-packaging / microelectronics assembly
• Experience with measurements, diagnostics or troubleshooting
• Experience in a lab, ESD-controlled or 5S production environment
• Experience assembling, servicing or setting up complex equipment, instruments or machines
• Familiarity with cryogenics or vacuum systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 8% holiday allowance
• Pension plan including partner and dependent coverage
• Hybrid work setup
• Open vacation policy
• L&D budget for individual ambitions, development needs, and performance
• Team events and offsites

Before you apply

• Candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening

About the company

QuantWare is building quantum processors using VIO technology to enable hyper-scale quantum computers.