Cryogenic Engineer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Cryogenics, or related field
• Experience in experimental hardware environments
• Expertise in vacuum systems, plumbing, and leak detection OR cryogenic system troubleshooting and failure analysis

Nice to Haves

• Support operations across multiple global or distributed lab environments, ensuring consistent standards and system performance
• Experience with dilution refrigerators and cryostats (operation, maintenance, upgrades)
• Develop and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for installation, operation, and maintenance
• Coordinate logistics for system upgrades, spare parts, vendor services, and lab readiness
• Support lab expansion efforts, including system deployment planning and commissioning activities
• Experience supporting multi-site lab operations or global infrastructure
• Familiarity with integration of quantum hardware (RF chains, wiring, measurement systems)
• Experience with system commissioning, installation, and facility integration
• Knowledge of cryogenic automation, monitoring, or control systems
• Documentation and engineering process discipline
• Ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder engineering efforts

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of dilution refrigerator and cryostat upgrade programs across multiple labs
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to deliver upgrades on schedule
• Capture lessons learned and standardize upgrade procedures
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cryogenic systems
• Establish and execute preventative maintenance strategies
• Lead troubleshooting of complex issues
• Drive uptime improvements and root-cause resolution

Perks and Benefits

• The typical base pay range for this role across Netherlands is €68,400.00 - €102,600.00 per year
• Equal opportunity employer with a focus on diversity and inclusion