Cryogenic Assembly Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Cryogenic Assembly Engineer. Location: Poughkeepsie, New York, USA

Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, operate, and maintain complex cryogenic equipment used to cool quantum devices.

• Work independently or collaborate with engineers, scientists, and technicians to support IBM's quantum development program.

• Perform mechanical assembly by following assembly drawings, bills of materials, procedures, and related documentation.

• Operate and maintain cryogenic and high-vacuum equipment.

• Install devices, wiring, and associated components in cryogenic environments.

• Support the operation and maintenance of dilution refrigerators and other cryogenic systems.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Experience in mechanical assembly.

• Ability to read and understand assembly drawings, bills of materials, procedures, and technical documentation.

• Ability to use hand tools.

• Experience operating or maintaining cryogenic or high-vacuum equipment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Experience operating and maintaining dilution refrigerators.

• Experience installing devices, wiring, and related components in cryogenic environments.

• Ability to read and understand process flow diagrams and process and instrumentation drawings.

• Experience assembling electronic or microwave systems;

• Experience using computer-aided design (CAD) tools for mechanical components and assemblies.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Annual salary: $95,000–$147,000, depending on skills, experience, and location.

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, and mental health services.
• Financial benefits, including:
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Cash balance pension plan.
  • IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Financial counseling.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Potential performance-based salary incentives.
• Paid time off, including:
  • 12 paid holidays.
  • Minimum 56 hours of sick time.
  • 120 hours of vacation.
  • 12 weeks of parental bonding leave.
  • Additional paid family and care leave, subject to eligibility and applicable policies.

• Access to training, educational resources, and industry-recognized certifications.

• Employee resource groups, volunteering opportunities, and discounts on retail products and services.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: On-site.

• Employment type: Regular, full-time.

• Position level: Professional.

• Travel: Some travel may be required depending on business needs.

• Work schedule: General daytime shift.

• Visa sponsorship: IBM does not provide current or future visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Equal opportunity: IBM is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination.

• Application screening: IBM may use AI tools to assist with recruitment. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.

• Job ID: 139851.

• Date posted: November 4, 2026.