Materials Scientist(permanent position, 40 hours per week)Team: Mechanical Design and Manufacturing (MDM) TeamSupervisor: MDM Team LeadSubordinate: NoneCollaboration: EM Design Team, Quantum Hardware Team and Nanofabrication Our current needsAs we scale the size of our quantum processors and supporting infrastructure, we are seeking a resourceful and driven Materials Scientist to join our Mechanical Design & Manufacturing Team. In this role, you will directly contribute to improving processor performance by championing the R&D effort focused on identifying and implementing fabrication techniques while ensuring high yield and reproducibility of our SRF cavities. Key responsibilities:- Lead experimental R&D efforts to improve 3D cavity performance, quality, yield, and reproducibility, directly impacting quantum processor performance.- Design, manage, and execute rigorous experimental programs to identify drivers of cavity performance and variability.- Develop and refine materials and process strategies across fabrication, surface treatments, and post-machining workflows to improve Q-factor and intra-/inter-batch consistency.- Translate experimental insights into scalable improvements by defining in-line characterization, conducting trade studies, and collaborating closely with internal teams (Quantum Hardware, EM Design, Nanofabrication) and external partners (DevTeQ).- Identify and setup associated infrastructure facilities required for surface post-processing for different materials. Education and experience requirements:- Master’s degree or PhD in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Engineering Physics or a closely related discipline.- 4+ years hands-on experience developing and optimizing process improvement.- Proven project management experience leading or coordinating fabrication efforts in an academic and/or industrial setting. Sought expertise and knowledge:- Strong foundation in materials science, preferably in developing SRF cavities, with practical experience applying this knowledge to real-world fabrication, surface treatments, or process development challenges.- Proven ability to perform root cause and failure analysis to identify drivers of performance variability and translate findings into process improvement.- Experience developing clear, robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to enable repeatable and scalable manufacturing processes.- Hands-on experience with in-line and materials characterization techniques is highly desirable (e.g., optical/confocal microscopy, AFM, SEM, surface roughness measurements, elemental analysis). Sought profile:- Great sense of autonomy and dependability- Willingness to learn and explore new concepts- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and partner facilities.- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills focused on achieving company objectives- Team-oriented mindset with a focus on cooperation and knowledge sharing within the team Working at Nord Quantique... Benefits: Group insurance (including dental care), virtual care, lifestyle spending account (all available after 3 months of service)Salary: $114,500-$135,500Working language: English required. French is a plus.Workplace: Espace Quantique 1, 1950 rue Roy, Sherbrooke, QC, J1K 1B7