After cryocooler (ACC) Technician

Bluefors; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Job summary

Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. in Syracuse, NY is seeking an After Cryocooler Technician to join our manufacturing team.

You will assemble, fabricate, and test HeRL, LHeP, and LNP systems, prepare cold heads and compressor packages, and conduct qualification tests. The role requires a high school diploma with technical training, strong mechanical aptitude, the ability to read blueprints, and experience with hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in mechanical, electrical, welding, or related field preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and good hand/eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, fabricate, and test after cryocooler products including HeRL, LHeP, and LNP systems.
• Prepare cold heads and compressor packages for qualification testing.
• Set up qualification tests, document results, and communicate findings to management.
• Perform helium leak testing using specialized equipment.
• Assemble complex customer-specific products including CHCS, Auto Purifiers, and Compact Recovery Systems.
• Read and follow SOPs and work instructions; maintain quality and safety.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading technical documents

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in mechanical, electrical, or welding

Tools

Helium leak detection equipment

Job description

We are looking for an After cryocooler Technician to join our manufacturing team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this role, you will support the assembly, fabrication, testing, and qualification of advanced cryogenic products, including Helium Reliquifiers (HeRL), Liquid Helium Plants (LHeP), Liquid Nitrogen Plants (LNP), and other customer‑specific systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands‑on technical work and wants to contribute to innovative technology supporting quantum computing, scientific research, and other cutting‑edge industries. Interested? Keep reading!

Your responsibilities will include assembling, fabricating, and testing after cryocooler products while following standard operating procedures and maintaining strict quality and safety standards. You will prepare cold heads and compressor packages for qualification testing by setting up tests, documenting results, and communicating findings with management. You will perform helium leak testing using specialized leak detection equipment, fabricate and install subassemblies, and assemble more complex customer‑specific systems including CHCS, Auto Purifiers, and Compact Recovery Systems. In addition, you will review work orders, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test procedures to ensure the latest revisions are being used before testing begins. You will maintain a clean and organized work area, support continuous improvement efforts, and perform additional duties as assigned.

We are looking for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional technical training in mechanical, electrical, or welding disciplines preferred. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is beneficial, along with the ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and mechanical drawings. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, basic computer and math skills, and experience using hand and power tools. Experience using helium leak detection equipment is preferred. You should be detail-oriented, dependable, safety‑conscious, and able to follow written work instructions while working both independently and collaboratively within a team.

We also appreciate candidates who demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities, a willingness to continuously learn, and the ability to adapt in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. Previous experience assembling complex mechanical systems or cryogenic equipment is highly valued. Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a collaborative mindset will help you succeed in this role. Candidates who embody Bluefors' workplace values of safety, teamwork, attention to detail, dependability, diversity, and continuous learning will thrive within our organization.

We offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. We foster a multicultural work environment with room to grow, where you can use your potential and further develop your technical skills.

We offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long‑and short‑term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

Location: Syracuse, NY

Salary Range

• After cryocooler Technician I: $45,000 – $62,000 annually ($21.63 – $29.81/hour)
• After cryocooler Technician II: $62,000 – $79,000 annually ($29.81 – $38.00/hour)

Main Responsibilities Include The Following

• Assemble, fabricate, and test After cryocooler products including HeRL, LHeP, and LNP systems
• Prepare cold heads and compressor packages for qualification testing
• Set up qualification tests, document results, and communicate findings to management
• Perform helium leak testing using specialized leak detection equipment
• Assemble complex customer‑specific products including CHCS, Auto Purifiers, and Compact Recovery Systems
• Fabricate and install mechanical subassemblies
• Review work orders, test schedules, specifications, schematics, and wiring diagrams before testing
• Read and follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Maintain quality standards throughout assembly and testing processes
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Complete ongoing technical training requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What We Expect From You

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical training in mechanical, electrical, welding, or related field preferred
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and schematics
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and technical documentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Experience using hand tools and power tools
• Experience using helium leak detection equipment preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills including fractions and decimals
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Dependable with a strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

We Also Appreciate

• Previous experience assembling cryogenic or highly technical equipment
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical systems
• Experience with qualification or functional testing
• Knowledge of manufacturing documentation and quality standards
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong alignment with Bluefors workplace competencies including safety, teamwork, diversity, continuous learning, organizational effectiveness, and attention to detail

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach with hands and arms, and use hands and fingers for assembly and fabrication tasks. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate verbally. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment and regularly works around moving mechanical equipment and machinery. Employees may occasionally be exposed to heat, cold, humidity, airborne particles, vibration, electrical hazards, and moderately loud noise. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times as applicable. Employees are expected to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while following all established safety procedures.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other New York State or federally protected characteristic

The world's leading manufacturer of ultra-low temperature cryogen-free dilution refrigerators.

We design and manufacture measurement systems, that can provide clean and quiet environment for scientific research, even at ultra-low temperatures. Our systems have options which include wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community and are here to support scientists and industries go further in their endeavors. For this we have brought together the best minds from a variety of fields. If you are a skilled physicist, technician, engineer or business professional and looking for an interesting job in multicultural environment, join our growth story at Bluefors.

Here we are curious to the core, have wide-range expertise, and have one mission: progress. Continuous development, learning, and collaboration are fundamental to our way of working. In our agile company structure customers are in direct contact with scientists and engineers who design their system. We deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing. Currently we employ more than 600 professionals from over 50 different nationalities. We offer competitive benefits package, employee share program, flexible working environment and a non-smoking workplace.