Vice President of Nanofabrication Operations

Job Description

<p><strong>About Anyon Systems</strong></p><p>Anyon Systems is a Canadian company building the next generation of superconducting quantum computers. We design and manufacture complete quantum systems—ranging from quantum processors to cryogenic infrastructure and software—entirely in-house. Our mission is to bring practical quantum advantage to society, and we are growing our team to meet the increasing demand for scalable, high-performance quantum hardware.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and strategic <strong>Vice President of Nanofabrication Operations</strong> to lead the development, production, and scale-up of <strong>quantum processor fabrication</strong>. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and operational excellence across our nanofabrication activities, from process development to wafer-level manufacturing and device packaging. You will build and lead a world-class team responsible for fabricating high-coherence superconducting quantum devices.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a senior leadership role requiring both deep technical expertise and proven operational leadership in nanofabrication environments, particularly in areas related to semiconducting, MEMS, or superconducting quantum circuits.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead Anyon’s nanofabrication strategy for superconducting quantum processors and related device technologies.</li><li>Oversee cleanroom operations, including process development, equipment planning, and workflow optimization.</li><li>Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing nanofab team including process engineers, technicians, and packaging specialists.</li><li>Collaborate with R&D, cryogenic hardware, and quantum device teams to align fabrication capabilities with system-level performance targets.</li><li>Own yield improvement, process control, and quality assurance across fab operations.</li><li>Establish and maintain partnerships with external foundries, universities, and research labs.</li><li>Guide long-term roadmap planning for process technologies, tooling, and scale-up toward volume production.</li><li>Support IP development and technology transfer activities.</li><li>Represent nanofab operations in executive planning, customer engagements, and investor discussions.</li><li>Represent Anyon in partners meeting at the fabrication facility to optimise the infrastructure.- Work with fabrication facility to prioritize the overall activities in the fab.</li><li>Represent Anyon on the scientific committee of the fabrication facility.</li><li>Work with fabrication facility to identify equipment needs, improvements and optimisations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>University Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field. A graduate degree is an asset.</li><li>10+ years of hands-on experience in nanofabrication of advanced semiconducting, superconducting, or MEMS devices.</li><li>Proven leadership experience managing complex fab operations or R&D programs in a high-tech or research setting.</li><li>Deep understanding of thin-film deposition, etching, lithography, and planarization techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with superconducting materials and quantum device physics (e.g., Josephson junctions, resonators, qubits) is an asset.</li><li>Track record of delivering high-yield, high-performance devices in cleanroom environments.</li><li>Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to operate strategically while remaining technically engaged.</li><li>Experience working in a startup or scale-up environment is an asset.</li><li><strong>Bilingual in French and English (spoken and written) is required.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead the future of quantum device manufacturing.</li><li>Shape the technological foundation of practical quantum computing.</li><li>Collaborate with top-tier experts across quantum science, hardware, and software.</li><li>Competitive compensation, stock options, and benefits package.</li><li>Mission-driven company culture with a focus on innovation and impact.</li></ul>