Cryostat Lab Intern: Hands-on Mentorship & Growth

Orange Quantum Systems; Delft; On-site; EUR 4,500 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Orange Quantum Systems in Delft, Netherlands, is seeking a hands‑on MBO Level 4 intern to take charge of cryostat operations and lab management. You will assemble, test, and maintain cryogenic systems under supervision, logging temperatures and pressures, and ensuring cleanliness and safety.

You will work alongside system engineers and lab technicians, receive 1‑on‑1 mentorship, and have a clear path to a permanent role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an MBO Level 4 program (Mechatronica, Fijnmechanica, Middenkader Engineering / Werktuigbouwkunde, Elektrotechniek, Laboratoriumtechniek / Applied Science).
• Hands‑on attitude with precision tools and problem solving.
• Structured, neat, and detail oriented; understands cleanliness, torque specs and vacuum seals.
• Proactive communicator with good English or Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, mount, and disassemble sub‑components inside cryogenic setups.
• Operate vacuum pumping stations and conduct helium leak checks.
• Monitor cooldown/warmup cycles and log temperatures and pressures.
• Assist with routine maintenance, cryogen handling, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Maintain lab workspace and organize tools, equipment, and parts.

Skills

Hand‑on

Mechanical tinkering

Detail‑oriented

English or Dutch

Education

MBO Level 4 program

Job description

Orange Quantum Systems in Delft, Netherlands, is seeking a hands‑on MBO Level 4 intern to take charge of cryostat operations and lab management. You will assemble, test, and maintain cryogenic systems under supervision, logging temperatures and pressures, and ensuring cleanliness and safety.

You will work alongside system engineers and lab technicians, receive 1‑on‑1 mentorship, and have a clear path to a permanent role after graduation.