Cryogenic Assembly Engineer

HRL Laboratories
Malibu, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have hands-on experience with cryogenic systems and a background in mechanical engineering or related fields.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with hands-on experience in cryogenic system assembly and a mechanical engineering background
    — “Experience with cryogenic systems, dilution refrigerators, vacuum systems, pumps, compressors, and scientific equipment”
  • Individuals who thrive in collaborative, process-driven environments with technical documentation requirements
    — “Utilize engineering documentation to perform work, including drawings, assembly instructions, process documentation, and bills of material”

Things to consider

  • U.S. Person Status is mandatory, which limits eligibility to U.S. citizens or legal residents
    — “U.S. Person Status Required”
  • The role involves occasional work on ladders or scaffolding, which may require physical adaptability
    — “Must be able to perform tasks safely in a lab environment and be able to occasionally work on ladders and/or scaffolding”

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific experience with dilution refrigerators and vacuum system troubleshooting in your resume
    — “Perform installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of dilution refrigerators and associated equipment”
  • Emphasize your ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation
    — “Create and maintain assembly, integration, maintenance, and system configuration documentation”
  • Showcase teamwork and coordination experience with engineering teams and stakeholders
    — “Coordinate system builds, integration activities, equipment availability, and schedules with engineering teams and other stakeholders”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with configuration management and inventory control practices
    — “Understanding of configuration management and inventory control is desired”
  • Include examples of using Microsoft Office tools to communicate technical information effectively
    — “Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to clearly document and communicate technical information”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • assembly and integration of cryogenic systems
  • installation and commissioning of dilution refrigerators
  • system performance verification
Typical background
degree in a related fieldexperience with cryogenic systems

Skills & requirements

Required

Cryogenic SystemsDilution RefrigeratorsVacuum SystemsHelium Leak CheckingTroubleshootingAssembly And IntegrationPreventative Maintenance

Preferred

Quantum ComputingSemiconductor Manufacturing

Stack & domain

Cryogenic SystemsDilution RefrigeratorsVacuum SystemsPumpsCompressorsScientific EquipmentHelium Leak CheckingVacuum System TroubleshootingComponent ReplacementPreventative MaintenanceEngineering DocumentationAssemblyIntegrationOperationMaintenanceSystem Configuration DocumentationSystem BuildsIntegration ActivitiesEquipment AvailabilitySchedulesLaboratory OrganizationEquipment ManagementInventory ControlConfiguration ManagementTroubleshootingProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeamworkCommunicationQuantum ResearchQuantum DevelopmentSemiconductor Spin QubitsQuantum Computing

About the role

Original posting from HRL Laboratories via Lever

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned by IBM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art. 

Qubit Systems Laboratory (QSL) is a world leader in semiconductor spin qubits. Our broad expertise spans semiconductor growth, device design and modeling, cryogenic control, high-density interconnects and packaging, quantum architecture, and multiqubit demonstrations. Our system architecture is built entirely around scalable semiconductor manufacturing to make quantum computing affordable for practical business and scientific applications.

General Description

HRL Laboratories, an IBM company, has been on the leading edge of technology, conducting pioneering research and advancing the state of the art.  The ideal candidate will join an engineering team responsible for the assembly, integration, operation, and maintenance of advanced cryogenic systems supporting quantum research and development

Essential Duties

Perform hands-on assembly and integration of cryogenic systems, including initial system buildup, reconfiguration, upgrades, and hardware changes

Perform installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and servicing of dilution refrigerators and associated equipment

Set up and operate equipment to verify system performance and diagnose system issues, and perform corrective actions to restore proper operation

Perform helium leak checking, vacuum system troubleshooting, component replacement, and preventative maintenance

Utilize engineering documentation to perform work, including drawings, assembly instructions, process documentation, and bills of material

Create and maintain assembly, integration, maintenance, and system configuration documentation

Coordinate system builds, integration activities, equipment availability, and schedules with engineering teams and other stakeholders and report / present status and issues to management

Support laboratory organization, equipment management, inventory control, and configuration management responsibilities

Contribute to the development and improvement of assembly, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting processes

Required Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent military training, technical training, or industry experience

Experience with cryogenic systems, dilution refrigerators, vacuum systems, pumps, compressors, and scientific equipment

Understanding and application of basic mechanical engineering concepts

Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience assembling and integrating equipment and systems

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, bills of material, assembly instructions, process documentation, and engineering terminology

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

Ability to use hand tools and function safely in a laboratory environment performing assembly, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting tasks

Ability to follow formal and informal assembly and integration processes

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and ability to clearly document and communicate technical information

Understanding of configuration management and inventory control is desired

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform tasks safely in a lab environment and be able to occasionally work on ladders and/or scaffolding

Special Requirements:

U.S. Person Status Required

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $105,700 - $132,200

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location (California). The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Benefits: HRL offers a generous and very competitive total compensation and benefits package. Our Regular/Full Time benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K match, gym facilities, PTO, Sick time, upward mobility, and an exciting and challenging work environment.

For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: https://www.hrl.com/careers/benefits

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At HRL, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

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Source: HRL Laboratories careers (Lever)

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