MEMS Design Engineer – Micro‑actuation for Quantum Computing

About the role

We are seeking a MEMS Design Engineer to develop innovative micro‑actuation solutions for our quantum computing platform. The role covers the full product lifecycle from device concept through simulation, fabrication, and experimental validation, collaborating closely with optics, electronics, systems and packaging teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design MEMS actuators using electrostatic, piezoelectric, thermal or hybrid mechanisms.
• Develop analytical and finite‑element models of electromechanical devices.
• Perform static, dynamic, modal, harmonic and nonlinear simulations and evaluate stability margins and mechanical robustness.
• Collaborate with fabrication engineers to create manufacturable MEMS designs.
• Design experiments, characterize fabricated devices and analyse failure mechanisms.
• Support wafer‑level packaging and assembly development.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, preferably with MEMS focus.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in MEMS design, development and product realization.
• Proven expertise in MEMS actuator design across electrostatic, piezoelectric, thermal or hybrid actuation.
• Strong background in analytical modeling, finite‑element simulation and experimental validation of MEMS devices.
• Experience taking MEMS technologies from concept through fabrication, characterization and system integration.
• Deep understanding of MEMS materials, fabrication processes, packaging, reliability and failure mechanisms.

Required skills

• MEMS actuator design (electrostatic, piezoelectric, thermal, hybrid)
• Analytical modeling of electromechanical systems
• Finite‑element simulation (static, dynamic, modal, harmonic, nonlinear)
• Stability and robustness analysis
• Wafer‑level packaging development
• MEMS materials knowledge
• MEMS fabrication processes
• Reliability and failure‑mechanism analysis