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Principal Nanofabrication Engineer - Quantum

Denmark, Copenhagen · Job Posted February 14, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role

Nice to have

  • 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
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