Cryogenic Mechanical Systems Engineer

Key Information:

Job Title: Senior Cryogenic Mechanical Systems Engineer

Working Hours: Full-Time (40 hrs P/W)

Location: Home Office & Darmstadt.

Salary: 85,000 - 105,000 (EUR)

Lanaguage: English Speaking/Writing: Fluent - German Speaking: Preferred.

Day-to-Day:

• Primarily focus on utilizing thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics to develop cryostats, valve boxes, and associated cryogenic technologies.
• Manage general design responsibilities, including overseeing requirements, material and component selection, performing Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and conducting tolerance analysis.
• Conduct detailed design, analysis, and testing of system components like cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, and cryoplant systems.
• Spearhead the creation of validation test plans for cryogenic mechanical systems, overseeing the tests and evaluating the results.
• Innovate methods, and approaches, meticulously documenting design inputs and outputs.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or Physics.
• Proficiency in software tools such as Mathcad, ANSYS and Matlab.
• Experience working with cryogenic systems, cryostats, cryocoolers, cryogenic distribution systems, vacuum pumps, & cryoplants.
• Familiarity with ASME Boiler Pressure Vessel Code and PED Pressure Vessel Code.
• Knowledge of best practices in designing & assembling cryogenic equipment, including materials and manufacturing constraints.
• Experienced utilising advanced tools such as FEA or CFD
• Hands-on experience in fabrication methods. For example, welding, soldering etc.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.