Cryogenic Mechanical Designer for Quantum Hardware

Nord Quantique; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Quantique, Sherbrooke, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join the Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Team. The role focuses on precision mechanical design and thermo-mechanical analysis of cryogenic quantum hardware, including QPU assemblies and dilution refrigerator interfaces.

You will design precision assemblies for cryogenic temperatures, perform FEA-based validation, and optimize for manufacturability and long-term reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in R&D.
• Experience with interdisciplinary teams.
• Autonomy, reliability, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design precision mechanical assemblies for QPU at cryogenic temperatures.
• Develop solutions using flexures, kinematic mounts, and precise alignment considering thermal contraction.
• Perform structural and thermo-mechanical analysis using FEA to validate load, thermal, and deformation aspects.
• Design cryogenic setups for dilution refrigerators, including supports and interfaces.
• Optimize designs for manufacturability, repeatability, scalability, and long-term reliability.

Skills

Precision mechanical design

Thermal analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

FEA software

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

Job description

Nord Quantique, Sherbrooke, is seeking a Mechanical Designer to join the Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Team. The role focuses on precision mechanical design and thermo-mechanical analysis of cryogenic quantum hardware, including QPU assemblies and dilution refrigerator interfaces.

You will design precision assemblies for cryogenic temperatures, perform FEA-based validation, and optimize for manufacturability and long-term reliability, collaborating with cross-functional teams.