Cryo-Mechanical Lab Engineer

Job Description:

Role:
Cryo-Mechanical Lab Engineer

Location – Redmond, WA

Duration:
Long Term W2 Contract

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on cryo-mechanical lab engineer to support dilution refrigerator upgrades, retrofit integration, and sustaining improvements across quantum hardware systems. This role is focused on executing well-documented mechanical upgrades in active lab environments, improving repeatability of fridge configuration changes, and collaborating closely with cryogenic systems, packaging, facilities, and test engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Cryo-mechanical fridge upgrades

• Install and rework cryo-mechanical hardware associated with fridge upgrades, including mechanical interfaces, shields, plates, brackets, harness routing supports, vacuum components, and integration fixtures.

• Execute defined fridge upgrade procedures and capture build records, configuration changes, deviations, and lessons learned for future upgrade campaigns.

• Support early bring-up and validation of upgraded fridge configurations under engineering guidance, including mechanical fit checks, thermal anchoring reviews, leak-check readiness, and cooldown preparation.

Lab Operations

• Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD and safety requirements

• Maintain clean, organized lab work spaces

• Track work performed, materials used, and results

Debug & Collaboration

• Identify mechanical fit, thermalization, vacuum, routing, contamination, or configuration issues during upgrade execution and escalate with supporting data.

• Capture photos, measurements, torque records, configuration notes, and observations to support upgrade debug, engineering review, and future procedure improvements.

• Work closely with internal engineers while owning day to day execution

Skills & Experience Required

Hands On Lab Experience

• Direct experience working in a cryogenic, vacuum, hardware integration, or research lab environment.

• Comfort with precision assembly, rework, or similar physical lab work

• Ability to follow, redline, and improve written upgrade procedures while preserving configuration control and engineering intent.