Production Engineer (D/F/M)

QphoX is looking for a Production Engineer to join our Engineering team in developing and manufacturing advanced electro-optical systems for quantum computing applications. To achieve our mission, we are seeking a hands-on engineer with strong assembly, testing, and production skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Joining a dynamic team of engineers, scientists, and technicians, you will play a key role in transforming innovative quantum technologies into reliable products. You will work at the intersection of optics, electronics, mechanics, and manufacturing, helping to scale cutting-edge hardware from prototype to production.

You will be involved in:

• Building, testing, troubleshooting, and improving electro-optical assemblies and subsystems according to procedures and quality standards.
• Supporting prototype builds, pilot production, and new product introduction activities.
• Performing functional testing, diagnostics, and failure analysis of assemblies and devices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize product designs, assembly processes, and manufacturing workflows, improving production efficiency, quality, and yield.
• Creating and maintaining assembly documentation, work instructions, and production records.
• Monitoring inventory levels and coordinating material requirements to support production schedules.
• Working in a diverse and multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists.

Skills and knowledge you will bring to QphoX:

• BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Physics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing, assembly engineering, production engineering, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Experience with precision assembly, PCB Soldering, testing, and troubleshooting of complex hardware systems.
• Experience working with laboratory and production equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and optical test equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, assembly instructions, schematics, and bills of materials.
• Eye for detail, meticulous, well-organized, methodical, proactive, and quality-oriented.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Good organizational and planning skills to achieve goals on time.
• Passion for learning new tools, technologies, and manufacturing techniques.

Preferred experience:

• Electro-optical, photonic, fiber-optic, laser, or quantum technology systems.
• Precision mechanical assembly and optical alignment.
• Experience running laboratory experiments and automated measurement setups using Python scripts.
• Basic Python programming skills for test execution, data collection, analysis, and troubleshooting.

Our Ideal Candidate:

You are enthusiastic about building advanced technology and enjoy solving practical engineering challenges. You are hands-on, self-motivated, and take ownership of your work. You can work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues from different technical backgrounds.

You are excited to work at the intersection of hardware development, electronics, optics, manufacturing, and experimental technology. Teamwork is an essential value of our company, and you thrive in a collaborative and fast-learning environment.

We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background, can thrive.

Benefits and other perks of working with us:

• Competitive salary
• Employment stock ownership plan
• End-year performance-based bonus
• 25 days of holidays on a full-time basis
• Career growth opportunities
• Opportunities to network and connect

About us:

QphoX develops next-generation quantum computing technology based on advanced electro-optical and photonic systems. Our mission is to enable scalable quantum computing through innovative hardware solutions that bridge research and real-world applications.

We strive to be an inclusive workplace where talented people can learn, grow, and do their best work. We believe diversity of perspectives strengthens our team, drives innovation, and helps us build better technology for the future.