Cryogenic R&D Engineering Technician

Bluefors; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Long- and short-term disability

Life insurance

Training

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Bluefors is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician – R&D to join our Syracuse team. You will support development, assembly, testing and troubleshooting of new cryogenic products and prototypes, bridging engineering and production with guidance from leadership.

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing and R&D environment, using precision measurement, wiring, and mechanical skills to deliver high-quality cryogenic systems. Opportunity for growth and training is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering, Technology or a related field required; or certification from a trade school.
• Minimum 10 years of applicable manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of TIG welding experience required.
• Two years of cryogenic manufacturing, assembly, test or repair experience preferred.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Basic manual machining and precision measurement abilities.
• Basic wiring and electrical assembly experience.
• Advanced mathematical skills, including algebra, trigonometry and graphing.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to clearly present research findings and technical information.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and troubleshoot new cryogenic products and prototypes.
• Set up and verify measurement equipment and various test beds.
• Correspond with engineers to revise drawings and recommend assembly processes.
• Work with Production to build prototypes and perform training during new product handoffs.
• Review documentation of test results for assigned projects with engineers and suggest changes to improve system performance.
• Report on progress, problems and solutions for assigned projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

TIG welding

Engineering drawings

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Measurement equipment

Test beds

Job description

Bluefors is seeking a hands-on Engineering Technician – R&D to join our Syracuse team. You will support development, assembly, testing and troubleshooting of new cryogenic products and prototypes, bridging engineering and production with guidance from leadership.

You will work in a fast-paced manufacturing and R&D environment, using precision measurement, wiring, and mechanical skills to deliver high-quality cryogenic systems. Opportunity for growth and training is highlighted.