
Fabrication Lead
Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech is seeking a Fabrication Lead to direct and elevate our cleanroom fabrication operations for next-generation quantum hardware
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and standardization of fabrication routines to produce coherent analog QPUs, working in high-standard cleanrooms and cutting-edge instrumentation.
- Collaborate with partner companies and research institutes to advance the field of fabrication of superconducting qubit chips.
- Supervise the maintenance of the company’s own fabrication instrumentation.
- Contribute to the measurement and characterization of the fabricated devices to assess their quality.
- Guide and mentor the junior members of the fabrication team, helping them grow and take ownership of the device fabrication process.
- Share tasks and responsibilities and support the general work of Qilimanjaro’s technical team.
- Lead and manage the fabrication team, setting priorities, supporting each member's development to help them grow and perform.
- Oversee and scale Qilimanjaro's internal infrastructure facilities while directing the strategy and utilization of external partner facilities.
- Work Location: Primary workplace is off-site at the ICFO cleanroom facilities, rather than the main company offices.
Minimum requirements
- PhD, or an equivalent number of years of experience.
- Demonstrated a strong ability in Fabrication.
- Good command of English language (oral and written), including good reporting skills.
- Team-working, constructive attitude.
Preferred Skills
- Long-term experience fabricating superconducting qubits.
- Previous leadership role / experience.
- Infrastructure Strategy & Operations
Please mention your availability dates and whether you require an EU work permit in your application.
Why don’t you join us? 🥇
Benefits:
🏥 Private health insurance
💳 Cobee flexible compensation (transportation, meals, and childcare support)
⏰ Flexible working hours
🏡 Hybrid work model
❤️Diversity and inclusion:
At Qilimanjaro, inclusion and equal opportunities are part of our people-centric value. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, learn, and belong.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation):
DATA CONTROLLER: QILIMANJARO QUANTUM TECH S.L., B67429670, Carrer de Veneçuela, 74, 08019 Barcelona (BARCELONA), Data Protection Officer: qilimanjaro@delegado- datos.com.PURPOSES: Participation in recruitment processes and reference verification.LEGAL BASIS: Implementation of pre-contractual measures.DISCLOSURES: None are an ticipated.DATA RETENTION: For the duration of the selection process.RIGHTS: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and data portability with the data controller. In case of any disputes, you may contact the AEPD (www.aepd.es).
This role is listed because Qilimanjaro is part of the Ignite Next portfolio. Applications are handled by Qilimanjaro directly — Ignite Next does not receive your application, screen candidates or act as a recruiter.
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