# QPU Integration Engineer (Micro-Fabrication focused) (f/m/d) at eleQtron > Open job at eleQtron in Hamburg, Germany. Workplace: On-site. Source: Germany Dev Jobs, https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/eleqtron-qpu-integration-engineer-micro-fabrication-focused-f-m-d-nwa43ib Posted 2 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 3 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [eleQtron](https://germanydevjobs.com/companies/eleqtron) - Location: Hamburg, Germany - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - German: Not required - English: Fluent - Skills: Python - Not mentioned in the job post: salary, visa sponsorship, relocation, where you can apply from ## Job description **eleQtron** develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm rapidly approaching commercial viability. Our unique approach combines laser-cooled trapped ions with microwave control and tailored magnetic fields. Our next-generation computing machines under development will be able to find solutions to problems that are out of reach today, thus enabling new innovative products and services for a brighter future. **We are looking for a Senior QPU Integration Engineer (Micro-fabrication focused). You will be a lead technical expert in our QPU Development team, driving the physical integration, yield optimization, and technology transfer of next-generation quantum processor architectures. In this pivotal role, you will serve as the primary bridge between chip design teams and fabrication engineers. You will own both front-end-of-line (FEOL) and back-end-of-line (BEOL) fabrication modules, leading R&D activities within our internal cleanroom facility while managing strategic development projects with external foundry partners.** **Responsibilities:** - Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for critical FEOL/BEOL fabrication modules (e.g., advanced lithography, thin-film deposition, metal/dielectric stack etch, dielectric isolation, surface passivation, and interconnects). - Lead end-to-end integration flows, evaluating and optimizing process interactions across multi-layer QPU stack architectures. - Collaborate closely with QPU designers, device physics teams, and packaging specialists to translate architectural requirements into manufacturable Design Rules (DRC) and process design kits (PDKs). - Feed cleanroom metrology, yield data, and failure analysis insights directly back into design and layout iterations. - Take the lead in managing daily internal cleanroom fabrication activities, schedule runs, set process baselines, and resolve real-time process deviations. - Oversee internal R&D projects to develop, qualify, and integrate novel materials, geometries, and process steps for next-gen QPU platforms. - Drive technology development and project management with external commercial foundry partners and research institutes. - Lead process transfer, yield matching, and contract negotiation for out-of-house fabrication and prototyping runs. - Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for critical integration failures, lot losses, or performance degradation. - Define and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) guidelines, process windows, and target specifications across internal and external fabrication runs. - Mentor junior fabrication engineers and technicians on advanced processing techniques, cleanroom protocols, and experimental design (DOE). - Author comprehensive process specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical roadmaps for executive and cross-functional review. **Required Skills:** - Master’s or Ph.D. in Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, Nanotechnology, or a related field. - 5+ years (or equivalent extensive industry experience) of hands-on semiconductor or quantum hardware integration experience in a professional cleanroom environment (Class 10 / 100 / ISO 4–5). - Deep technical expertise in both Front-End (FEOL) and Back-End (BEOL) module development (e.g., e-beam/optical lithography, PVD/ALD thin films, reactive ion etching (RIE/DRIE), planarization, lift-off processes, and flip-chip/interconnect technologies). - Proven track record of taking complex solid-state micro/nano devices from initial R&D concept to stable, repeatable integration flows. - Demonstrated experience in managing joint development projects (JDPs) or technology transfers with commercial external foundries or external fabrication partners. - Strong project management capabilities, including timeline tracking, deliverable management, and milestone execution. - Solid understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), PFMEA, and structured RCA techniques (e.g., 8D, Fishbone). - Proficiency with layout and data tools (e.g., KLayout, Cadence, Python/MATLAB for yield and parametric analysis). - Fluent in English (written and spoken) with excellent technical writing and presentation skills. **We value (Bonus):** - Experience in quantum hardware integration (e.g., superconducting circuits, trapped-ion traps, spin qubits, or photonic chips). - Experience developing novel low-loss dielectric materials, superconducting interconnects, or 3D integration / TSV technologies. - Proven experience establishing a cleanroom process baseline or setting up new-process lines/tools from scratch. - Background in managing foundry contracts, IP considerations, and wafer delivery schedules. **What you can expect from eleQtron:** - **Competitive salary:** We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements. - **Flexible working hours**: We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules - **Team spirit:** In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the culture - **Further development:** We want to grow together and so we offer our team members needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development - **Wellness Package**: We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being - **Bike Leasing:** Stay Mobile and Sustainable with Our Company Bike Leasing Program - **Moving Benefits:** A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus - **At the forefront**: Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications - **Modern workplace:** We have a high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices and meeting rooms ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/eleqtron-qpu-integration-engineer-micro-fabrication-focused-f-m-d-nwa43ib: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from eleQtron - [QPU Integration Engineer (Assembly & Characterization focused) (f/m/d)](https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/eleqtron-qpu-integration-engineer-assembly-characterization-focused-f-0xgo9sw): eleQtron, Hamburg, Germany. On-site. Posted 2 November 2026. - [RF Application Engineer (f/m/d)](https://germanydevjobs.com/jobs/eleqtron-rf-application-engineer-f-m-d-3mf1nta): eleQtron, Hamburg, Germany. On-site. 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