Associate Product Engineer

Maybell Quantum Industries; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

Equity options

Career growth

Impact

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Maybell Quantum Industries is seeking an Associate Product Engineer to support the development, improvement, and execution of cryogenic systems. Ideal for a recent engineering graduate who enjoys hands-on hardware in a fast-paced startup.

You will collaborate across Product, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain, on production floor and cross-functional projects to build, test, and document complex cryogenic systems. Growth opportunities and direct impact are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or relevant project work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working directly with hardware.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, collaborative startup environment.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in both engineering and production environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, troubleshoot, and validate cryogenic pre-production systems.
• Create assembly documentation, work instructions, and engineering records. Train technicians for new and revised work instructions.
• Support engineering change implementation, documentation updates, and product releases.
• Investigate product, manufacturing, and test issues to identify root causes and recommend solutions.
• Support Product Managers and Engineers in executing product development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Analyze production and test data to identify opportunities for quality, reliability, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in prototype builds, product validation, and new product introduction activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop technical ownership of assigned assemblies and product areas over time.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related engineering discipline

Tools

OnShape CAD

GD&T

Engineering drawings

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About Us

Maybell Quantum is redefining the future of computing. As a venture-backed quantum hardware innovator experiencing rapid growth,we’rebuilding technology that will transform industries for decades to come. Quantum computers will be as transformative to the next 30 years as the internet was to the last 30 - and our team is creating the hardware foundation to make this revolution possible.

We are seeking an Associate Product Engineer to support the development, improvement, and execution of our cryogenic systems. This role is ideal for a recent engineering graduate who enjoys working hands-on with hardware and wants to develop broad engineering experience in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Role Overview

As a member of the Product team, you will work closely with Product Managers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to support the execution and continuous improvement of Maybell’s products. You will spend time both on the production floor and working with cross‑functional teams to build, troubleshoot, test, document, and improve complex cryogenic systems.

This roleprovidesan opportunity to develop a deep understanding of our products while building the technical and problem‑solving skills necessary to grow into increasingly independent engineering responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, troubleshoot, andvalidatecryogenicpre-productionsystems and subassemblies.
• Create assembly documentation, work instructions, and engineering records.Traintechniciansfornew and revised work instructions.
• Support engineering change implementation, documentation updates, and product releases.
• Investigate product, manufacturing, and test issues toidentifyroot causes and recommend solutions.
• Support Product Managers and Engineers in executing product development and sustaining engineering activities.
• Analyze production and test data toidentifyopportunities for quality, reliability, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in prototype builds, product validation, and new product introduction activities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, manufacturability, and operational efficiency.
• Develop technical ownership of assigned assemblies and product areas over time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, ora relatedengineering discipline.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience, including internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or relevant project work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in working directly with hardware.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, collaborative startup environment.
• Willingness to work hands‑on in both engineering and production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CAD software, such as OnShape and GD&T standards.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience with laboratory equipment, instrumentation, or manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to vacuum systems, cryogenics, thermal systems, or precision electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience using data analysis tools such as Excel, Python, or MATLAB.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation : Base salary range $80,000-$90,000 with additional compensation through performance bonuses and equity options in one of the country’s most promising startups. This is anexempt positionwhereworkcanspan weekends and/or extension beyond a standard day shift schedule.
• Growth Trajectory : Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly scaling organization
• Impact : Direct influence on the success of a company developing revolutionary technology
• Exceptional Team : Collaboration with world‑class scientists, engineers, and business leaders who are defining a new industry
• Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO policy, and more