Nano-fabrication Production Technician

The company seeks a Mid-level Nanofabrication Production Technician in Geneva to manufacture superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors. The role requires cleanroom experience, lithography skills, and fluent French.

This position is responsible for the fabrication of high-performance superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors. The technician will work within a global leader in quantum-safe communications and detection systems, supporting the production of advanced devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate nano-fabrication processes in EPFL's CMi cleanroom to produce advanced SNSPD devices.
• Follow established procedures for all fabrication activities.
• Assist with quality control tasks.
• Keep precise production records.
• Help improve fabrication processes.
• Perform lithography, deposition, etching, and cleaning in a cleanroom setting.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Work with the Nano-fabrication Production Team Leader, engineers, and researchers to optimize processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Microsystems, Applied Physics, Microengineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience or training in micro or nano-fabrication in a cleanroom.
• Knowledge of cleanroom processes like optical lithography, electron-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, plasma etching, or metrology.
• Fluent French is required.
• Good English is preferred.

What the company offers

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and an equity plan.
• Flexible work models to balance life, family, and career.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career development within the IonQ group’s companies.
• A dynamic, close-knit environment with a global team of experts.
• A performance-driven culture based on trust, teamwork, and shared ambition.

About the company

The company is a global leader in quantum-safe communications and quantum detection systems. It fosters a collaborative, cross-functional team environment with a performance-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and shared ambition.

• Collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
• Performance-driven culture built on trust, teamwork, and shared ambition.