Facility Technician

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centers, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware.  IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US. 

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Our facilities are the foundation that enables IQM’s quantum computers to be built, tested, and operated reliably. As a Facility Technician, you help ensure that our laboratories and production environments remain safe, functional, and ready for mission-critical work. Your work supports advanced infrastructure such as cleanrooms, cryogenic halls, process cooling, ventilation systems, and building automation. By maintaining and improving these systems, you help keep our operations running smoothly and our production reliable every day.

What will I be doing?

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks for facility systems, tools, and utilities

• Carry out small repairs and general maintenance tasks across laboratory and production areas

• Perform regular equipment checks and monitor facility systems

• Record maintenance activities and inspections in internal systems and checklists

• Support risk assessments and help develop safety procedures and instructions

• Assist in renovation and facility improvement projects

• Prepare utilities and infrastructure for new equipment installations and relocations

• Keep laboratories and technical spaces tidy, safe, and in good working condition

• Participate in spare parts management and basic inventory tasks

• Support waste management and coordinate with subcontractors when needed
  

What skills do I need?

• Vocational education in building services engineering, electrical, mechanical maintenance, or a similar field

• Some experience in facilities maintenance, production utilities, equipment maintenance, or technical environments

• Basic understanding of building systems such as HVAC, electricity, cooling systems, gas supply, or similar utilities

• Hands-on attitude and willingness to perform practical maintenance and repair tasks

• Interest in technology and motivation to learn about complex technical environments

• Systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem solving

• Customer service mindset when working with internal teams, contractors, and vendors

• Ability to participate in an on-call duty to support facility operations when needed

• Good communication skills in Finnish and English

Nice to have

• Training or experience in plumbing

• Experience maintaining cleanrooms or data center environments

• Experience working with chemicals or gas systems in technical facilities

What can I expect from IQM?

• An opportunity to work with a passionate and diverse team on an important mission

• A unique opportunity to make a real impact on the future of quantum

• Growth and progress in a creative and open start-up environment

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