No.
Quantum Mechanics was the trade term almost from the beginning (1927-1928), to differentiate Quantum Mechanics from Classical Mechanics, which up until the 1930's was simply referred to as "mechanics."
Physicists ridiculed the use of the term in Forbidden Planet because its use in that film was hilariously inappropriate: to describe a mechanic working on advanced rocket designs. The new usage is a play on words for scientists and engineers actually dealing with quantum phenomena that has nothing to do with Forbidden Planet, and it isn't likely to emerge as an actual term of art except as a joke.
I meant the term quantum mechanic - not mechanics. In Forbidden Planet it was used to refer to a technician attempting repairs to their craft which was certainly not a rocket in any way shape or form. Check Wikipedia’s entry for the movie.
The reference I provided also refers to a tech guy, who as you pointed out is dealing with devices using quantum properties.
It is being used and I doubt it will fade soon, joke or not.
I guess we’ll see.
Thanks.
J