Cryogenic Assembly Engineer

IBM; City of Poughkeepsie (NY, AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Research in Poughkeepsie, NY is seeking a Cryogenic Assembly Engineer to join our quantum development program. You will assemble, install, operate and maintain complex cryogenic equipment that cools our quantum devices, collaborating with scientists and engineers to ensure precision and reliability.

The ideal candidate has hands-on hardware experience with cryogenic or high vacuum systems, understands assembly drawings and BOMs, and can use hand tools and CAD for component design and

Qualifications

• Experience reading assembly drawings, bills of materials (BOMs) and procedures.
• Use of hand tools to assemble mechanical systems.
• Experience with cryogenic or high vacuum equipment and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, operate and maintain cryogenic equipment in support of the quantum development program.

Skills

Cryogenic assembly

Read drawings

Hand tools

CAD

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD

Job description

Introduction

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Introduction

At IBM Research, we are the innovation engine of IBM. Exploring what’s next in computing and shaping the technologies the world will rely on tomorrow. From advancing AI and hybrid cloud to pioneering practical quantum computing, we anticipate challenges and unlock new opportunities for clients, partners, and society. Working in Research means joining a team that accelerates discovery at the intersection of high-performance computing, AI, quantum, and cloud. You’ll collaborate with leading scientists, engineers, and visionaries to push boundaries and turn ideas into reality. With a culture built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, IBM Research offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to breakthroughs that transform industries and change the world.

Your Role And Responsibilities

As a Cryogenic Assembly Engineer, you will work independently or in collaboration with other engineers, scientists or technicians in support of the quantum development program through the assembly, installation, operation and maintenance of the complex cryogenic equipment that cools our quantum devices.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Mechanical assembly, including reading assembly drawings, bills of materials, procedures, and similar documentation.
• Use of hand tools.
• Operation and/or maintenance of cryogenic or high vacuum equipment.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Operation and maintenance of dilution refrigerators.
• Installation of devices, wiring, and associated components in cryogenic environments.
• Reading and understanding process flow and process & instrumentation drawings.
• Assembly of electronic and/or microwave systems.
• Computer-aided design of mechanical components and assemblies.