About the opportunity
The Q-PLANET project is an EU-funded initiative aimed at establishing a European pilot line for quantum applications and state-of-the-art quantum devices integrated into neutral atom quantum applications. DTU Nanolab, a major partner in the 30-partner consortium, focuses on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) fabrication and packaging. We are seeking up to four engineers to join our team to help develop and establish a Process and Assembly Design Kit (PDK/ADK). Three engineers will primarily focus on packaging, and one will focus on device fabrication. Successful candidates will work in an international environment with state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment at one of Europe’s leading elite technical universities.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC)
- Opportunity to negotiate additional supplements in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for academic staff (AC TAP)
- Employment in an international, inclusive, and stimulating work environment at a leading technical university
Who can apply?
- Master's or PhD degree in engineering, physics, or a similar technically relevant background
- For clean room/fabrication engineer: basic fabrication skills including dry etching (experience with SiN and TFLN preferred), thin film deposition (thermal, E-beam, PECVD, ALD, etc.), lithography (E-Beam, UV, DUV), and characterization (Ellipsometry, SEM, AFM, PL, etc.)
- For packaging engineers: advanced dicing techniques including edge polishing, chip bonding (wire and flip chip), fiber array packaging, and optical/electrical characterization besides AFM and SEM
- High communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work independently on given tasks
- Commitment to systematically report and document process development results
- Fluency in English
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Exam certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline: Wednesday, 9 September 2026 (09:59 PM)
- Starting date: 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible
How to apply
- Open the 'Apply now' link on the official career site
- Fill out the online application form
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates
Additional information
- As DTU works with research in critical technology subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Engineers with a background in physics or nanotechnology, specifically in cleanroom fabrication or device packaging.
- Professionals with hands-on experience in lithography, thin film deposition, or advanced dicing and bonding techniques.
- Individuals who thrive in international, collaborative environments working on cutting-edge quantum technology.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an on-site role at DTU Nanolab in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark.
- The work is part of a large EU-funded consortium, requiring a high level of coordination and systematic documentation of results.
- Candidates should be prepared for potential background checks due to the nature of the critical technology involved.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
These positions offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a European pilot line for quantum applications. It is an excellent goal for engineers looking to gain experience in state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment and contribute to the development of next-generation quantum devices.
Our take
Engineers with specialized cleanroom or packaging skills should consider this. It is less suitable for those without the specific technical fabrication or packaging experience requested.
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