Quantum Device Fabricator

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Role highlights

• Shape the future of quantum technologies through nanoscale device fabrication
• Hands-on cleanroom role supporting cutting-edge research in quantum sensing
• Join a world-class CSIRO team at the forefront of scientific innovation

About CSIRO

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The opportunity

CSIRO's Manufacturing Research Unit is seeking a hands-on, detail-driven Research Officer to join our Quantum Device Fabrication Team. This role is ideal for someone with expertise in micro- or nanoscale device fabrication who thrives in a cleanroom environment and enjoys practical, problem-solving work. You'll collaborate with leading scientists and engineers to develop and produce advanced nanoscale electronic devices that power CSIRO's quantum sensing research.

This is a hands-on laboratory role, requiring you to be onsite five days a week.

Your duties will include:

• Fabricate nanoscale and microelectronic devices to project specifications.
• Troubleshoot and refine fabrication processes to improve reliability, reproducibility, and performance.
• Optimise existing protocols and develop new fabrication techniques.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records of all fabrication processes.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations.
• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to support CSIRO's scientific objectives.
• Respond to challenges constructively and with initiative.

Role particulars & eligibility

• Location: Lindfield, Sydney (Terramerragal and Gammeraigal land).
• Salary: AU$96k – AU$109k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation
• Tenure & work schedule: 3 year specified term. Options for part-time (min 0.8 FTE) can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances.
• Reference: 101308

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens and is subject to the obtaining or having existing Neg Vetting 1 Australian security clearance.

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant trade certificate, diploma, bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience in device packaging, engineering, materials science, or physics
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in micro- and nanostructured thin-film device fabrication in a clean room environment
• Proven expertise in device fabrication techniques such as photolithography, wet/dry etching, wire bonding, and encapsulation
• Experience working to achieve tight technical specifications and deliver work to agreed timelines
• Demonstrated high level of manual dexterity, with proven ability to work in an organised manner and to be details orientated
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining and improving quality control processes
• Experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting within cleanroom and laboratory environments, including thin-film deposition and vacuum systems, as well as familiarity with materials and electronic characterisation tools (e.g., Atomic Force Microscopy, I–V measurements) is desirable

For full details about this role, and all criteria, please review the Position Description.Please note: Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all essential criteria can be appointed.

Setting you up for success

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Life and benefits

CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

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How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

19th October 2025, 11:59pm AEDT