Infrastructure & Technology Cryogenic Plant Engineer Professional POUGHKEEPSIE

Your role and responsibilities

As a Cryogenic Plant Engineer, you will participate in the design, installation, commissioning and operation of helium refrigeration plants in support of IBM Quantum's mission of delivering useful quantum computing to the world. The scope of your role may include assisting in the procurement of cryogenic equipment in collaboration with vendors; supporting the installation of equipment and piping systems; the commissioning and testing of helium refrigeration plants and associated equipment;

and the operation of helium refrigeration plants.

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

• The behavior of materials at cryogenic temperatures.
• Design and operational principles of helium refrigeration plants and associated components.
• Understand and interpret process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, mechanical drawings, and related documentation.
• Properties of cryogenic fluids and associated calculations for flow of helium in pipes and heat transfer in heat exchangers.
• Knowledge of ASME and similar codes related to pressure vessels, process piping and welding.

• Design, programming and operation of PLC-based control systems.
• Project management and hardware subsystem oversight, including vendor interaction for cryogenic equipment manufacture.
• Operation of helium refrigeration plants.
• Development, documentation, and execution of cryogenic test programs, including documenting and reporting results.

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well being
• Financial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long‑term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable law
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goals
• Diverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

IBM is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Job Title

Cryogenic Plant Engineer

Date posted

03-Jun-2026

Job

114905

City / Township / Village

POUGHKEEPSIE

State / Province

New York

Country

United States

Work arrangement

Onsite

Area of work

Infrastructure & Technology

Employment type

Regular

Contract type

Regular

Projected Minimum Salary per year

Projected Maximum Salary per year

Position type

Professional

Some travel may be required based on business demand

Company

(0147) International Business Machines Corporation

Shift

General (daytime)