Job Description
Role: Cryo-Mechanical Lab Engineer
Location – Redmond, WA
Duration: Long Term W2 Contract
Role Summary
We are seeking a hands-on cryo-mechanical lab engineer to support dilution refrigerator upgrades, retrofit integration, and sustaining improvements across quantum hardware systems. This role is focused on executing well-documented mechanical upgrades in active lab environments, improving repeatability of fridge configuration changes, and collaborating closely with cryogenic systems, packaging, facilities, and test engineers.
Key
Responsibilities
Cryo-mechanical fridge upgrades
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Install and rework cryo-mechanical hardware associated with fridge upgrades, including mechanical interfaces, shields, plates, brackets, harness routing supports, vacuum components, and integration fixtures.
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Execute defined fridge upgrade procedures and capture build records, configuration changes, deviations, and lessons learned for future upgrade campaigns.
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Support early bring-up and validation of upgraded fridge configurations under engineering guidance, including mechanical fit checks, thermal anchoring reviews, leak-check readiness, and cooldown preparation.
Lab Operations
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Operate lab tools and equipment in accordance with ESD and safety requirements
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Maintain clean, organized lab workspaces
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Track work performed, materials used, and results
Debug & Collaboration
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Identify mechanical fit, thermalization, vacuum, routing, contamination, or configuration issues during upgrade execution and escalate with supporting data.
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Capture photos, measurements, torque records, configuration notes, and observations to support upgrade debug, engineering review, and future procedure improvements.
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Work closely with internal engineers while owning day to day execution
Skills & Experience Required
Hands On Lab Experience
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Direct experience working in a cryogenic, vacuum, hardware integration, or research lab environment.
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Comfort with precision assembly, rework, or similar physical lab work
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Ability to follow, redline, and improve written upgrade procedures while preserving configuration control and engineering intent.
