Cryogenic Mechanical CAD Engineer – System Integration

Equal1; California (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Equal1 is seeking a Junior Mechanical CAD Engineer/Designer to join its cryogenic cooler and system integration team. You will create mechanical components from concept through assembly and system testing, working with cryogenic coolers, vacuum-brazed assemblies, and magnetic field control structures.

The role requires strong 3D CAD capability, design-for-manufacture experience, and a hands-on approach to building and testing cryostat systems.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Good knowledge of 3D CAD tools; NX or Onshape experience is a plus.
• 3D CAD and CAM knowledge.
• Understanding of metal production processes, including CNC, 5-axis machining, dual-spindle lathe processes, sheet metal fabrication, and/or 3D metal printing.
• Understanding of engineering materials, including copper, stainless steel, aluminium alloys, carbon fibre, and glass fibre composites.
• Basic understanding of adhesive bonding and brazing processes.
• Hands-on assembly or project execution experience.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings for cryogenic cooler and system integration components.
• Design CNC-machined parts, vacuum-brazed assemblies, cryogenic compressor components, heat exchangers, and magnetic field control structures.
• Apply design-for-manufacture and assembly principles, including machining processes, sheet metal fabrication, tolerances, and ease of assembly.
• Work with internal teams, suppliers, and machinists to support fabrication, design iteration, and manufacturability reviews.
• Support hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of cryostat systems.
• Maintain design documentation, drawings, BOMs, and engineering change records.

Skills

3D CAD

Design for Manufacture

Hands-on testing

Cryogenic systems understanding

Copper, stainless steel, aluminium

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

Onshape

CAM knowledge

Job description

Equal1 is seeking a Junior Mechanical CAD Engineer/Designer to join its cryogenic cooler and system integration team. You will create mechanical components from concept through assembly and system testing, working with cryogenic coolers, vacuum-brazed assemblies, and magnetic field control structures.

The role requires strong 3D CAD capability, design-for-manufacture experience, and a hands-on approach to building and testing cryostat systems.