Location: On-Site
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
Who We are Looking for
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed below.
We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented R&D Technician to support the design, assembly, and refinement of cryogenic systems and subsystems. The ideal candidate has experience working with precision mechanical assemblies, vacuum systems, or complex technical hardware and thrives in a highly technical environment. Experience in research, aerospace, scientific instrumentation, or advanced manufacturing environments is highly valued.
This role reports to the R&D Lead and works closely with other cross-departmental stakeholders to support prototype development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What Will You Do
Under the direction of the R&D Lead, you will support the development and refinement of advanced cryogenic systems.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assemble and modify cryogenic subsystems and dilution refrigerator components according to engineering documentation.
- Support prototype builds and iterative design improvements within the R&D team.
- Assist with integration of mechanical, thermal, and electrical assemblies.
- Participate in structured testing and troubleshooting to identify performance limitations or assembly issues.
- Document build procedures, system observations, and design modifications to support engineering analysis.
- Collaborate with Production teams to ensure new designs are practical, repeatable, and transferable.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability and assembly quality.
This role requires both mechanical precision and technical reasoning in a highly structured scientific environment.
Preferred Experience / Technical Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Physics, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical field.
- Experience working with complex mechanical or electromechanical assemblies.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and structured documentation.
- Experience supporting hardware development, prototyping, or experimental systems.
- Familiarity with vacuum systems, thermal systems, or scientific instrumentation is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated documentation discipline and technical communication skills.
Equivalent combinations of education and relevant industry experience will be considered.
Nice to Have / Considered an Asset
- Exposure to cryogenic or low-temperature systems.
- Experience supporting engineering teams in applied R&D environments.
- Strong troubleshooting capability in technically complex systems.
- Demonstrated documentation discipline and technical communication skills.
What Will You Bring
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
- Methodical, disciplined approach to assembly and documentation.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Comfort working in a technically demanding, evolving environment.
- Motivation to contribute to advanced cryogenic system development.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience and education
- 100% employer-paid group benefits, including:
- Health and dental
- $750 annual Health Care Spending Account
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Flexible Paid Time Off policy
- Paid statutory holidays
- Employee-paid life insurance and long-term disability benefits