At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.
Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.
The work
As Fabrication Operator, Frontend Wafer module, you'll be hands-on in our cleanroom, fabricating the QPUs and test wafers at the heart of IQM's quantum computers. You'll run matured front-end fabrication and metrology processes with a safety-first mindset, following our Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best-Known Methods (BKMs) so every wafer comes out with consistent quality and on time.
You'll join the Fabrication department in QPU Production at our Foundry Espoo F1, reporting to the Wafer Production Team Leader. Day to day you'll work closely with fellow operators, Production Engineers, the tech lead, and Team Leaders, alongside other teams across IQM.
This is precision work: operating lithography, deposition, etch, and wet/thermal tools, keeping the line moving, and catching anything out of spec before it becomes a problem. The role is onsite and full-time, with readiness to work in shifts when required.
What you’ll actually do
Execute front-end QPU fabrication and metrology work strictly according to SOPs, work instructions, and safety protocols
Safely operate cleanroom tools for lithography, deposition, etch, and wet/thermal processes, using the provided setups and recipes
Run assigned production lots efficiently to hit daily throughput targets and keep the line moving
What we’re looking for
Hands-on production experience from a cleanroom environment (any industry, e.g. semiconductor, pharma or medical devices), with at least 1 year of lab work
A degree from a university of applied sciences, for example in engineering (or equivalent work experience)
Hands-on experience with lithography, deposition, etch, or wet/thermal process tools, or with an MES
Why IQM?
Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
Never the smartest: You won’t always be the smartest person in the room. Neither will we. Expect to learn constantly - from each other and beyond with IQM’s Learning Hub, LinkedIn Learning, and a team-based L&D budget.
Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We’re in the phase where top performers get noticed.
Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that's still being defined.
The future of computing won’t build itself. You might be one of the few who do.
We'll start interviews and move forward with hiring as soon as we meet strong candidates. Please submit your application soon.
600M€+ Total Funding | 400+ Team Members | 30+ Quantum Computers Built | 300+ Patents Filed | 10 Locations Globally
