About Universal Quantum
At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems previously considered impossible, with applications across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials, and aerospace.
We are looking to hire an Electronics Technician (m/f/d) to join our Electronics Group and help drive our innovative development work forward. Passionate about helping create technologies that can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!
Role Profile
You will be a key member of the team responsible for supporting our electronics development and maintaining the quality of our lab environments. Within your role, you will have the opportunity to engage with technical challenges that suit your skills and development goals.
Detail-oriented applicants who are passionate about problem-solving and have interests spanning a wide range of engineering disciplines are ideal for this position.
You will also be involved in the development and day-to-day implementation of:
- Operational processes: Organization systems and 5S audits.
- Health and Safety practices: Risk assessments, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and safe working practices.
- Laboratory maintenance: Consumables management, stock ordering, and other laboratory support tasks.
This position requires a collaborative candidate with good communication skills.
What You Can Accomplish
Technical Responsibilities
- Design simple PCBs using Altium, such as test circuits, breakouts, and adapters.
- Assemble low-volume PCB prototypes and perform precise component rework.
- Conduct electronics testing and data collection, including organizing test setups, equipment, and monitoring activities.
- Carry out basic mechanical CAD design, such as I/O panels and 3D-printed parts.
- Perform mechanical fabrication and assembly, including 3D printing, product assembly, and cable making.
- Source components based on defined specifications, including connectors, cables, and switches.
Laboratory Responsibilities
- Become a go-to person for engineering problem-solving.
- Support Health and Safety activities and drive 5S principles.
- Maintain laboratory organization and manage asset tracking for components, tools, and test equipment.
- Ensure essential supplies are in stock, including resistors, solder, and 3D printer materials.
- Engage with facilities teams to plan activities and manage risks.
Requirements
The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates
- Experience working with PCBs, electronics assemblies, electronic components, soldering, and rework.
- An appreciation of good laboratory working practices, safe working procedures, and maintaining an organized lab environment.
- Basic PCB schematic capture and layout using CAD tools, good knowledge of manufacturing processes, and excellent verification and debugging skills using electronic test equipment.
Must-Have Skills
- 5–10 years of experience working with electronic components, circuit boards, wiring, soldering, tools, and test equipment.
- Experience with surface-mount assembly techniques, including stencil pasting, manual pick-and-place, and reflow soldering.
- Ability to read and interpret electronic schematics.
- Confidence using standard electronic test equipment, including digital multimeters (DMMs), oscilloscopes, and function generators (F-Gen).
- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, with experience upholding H&S standards and good laboratory practices.
- Experience building test setups for electronic and electromechanical systems.
- Experience working with suppliers and contractors.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
- A degree or relevant experience in engineering, electronics, or a related discipline.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Familiarity with digital electronics, such as MCUs, I2C, SPI, and FPGAs, as well as analogue electronics, including ADCs, DACs, and filter types.
- Experience with RF measurement techniques.
- Familiarity with complex electronic test equipment, including spectrum analysers, vector network analysers, and LCR meters.
- Experience using Altium, SolidWorks, or comparable CAD software.
- Experience with 3D part design, FDM 3D printing, and design for manufacturing (DFM).
- Familiarity with writing or understanding code and documentation, such as C-style or Python scripts.
- Experience with organizational systems, such as inventory management tools like PartDB.
Please don’t hesitate to apply if you don’t meet every requirement. We would love to receive your application even if you feel you’re only a partial match for the role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Equity options.
- Unlimited paid holiday allowance.
- Direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions.
- Group life insurance.
- Job ticket / Deutschlandticket.
- Supplemental health insurance.
- Personal development budget.
- Relocation allowance.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices.
We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.
