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A mid-level full time position in the 3370 - Cryogenics Engineering team, listed under business operations.\r\nJob SummaryThe Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering is responsible for the architecture, design, and integration of the cryogenic process and distribution systems supporting PsiQuantum's global cryogenic infrastructure.\r\nThis role defines the overall cryogenic system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of cryoplants, cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, and supporting equipment including helium recovery systems, purifiers, liquid and gas storage, and auxiliary process equipment. The objective is to develop a coherent and reliable cryogenic process that delivers all required operating modes and performance while ensuring safe, efficient, and maintainable operation.\r\nThe Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering owns the system process design, including process calculations, hydraulic analysis, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), operating philosophies, system descriptions, and HAZOP studies. The role ensures the optimal integration of helium and nitrogen systems with cryoplants and cryostats and defines the architecture of all warm and cold process piping throughout the cryogenic infrastructure.\r\nIn addition to technical leadership, the Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering develops and mentors the Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering Team, establishes engineering standards and best practices, and works closely with cryostat, cryoplant, process controls, facilities, operations, and external equipment suppliers to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance cryogenic systems across PsiQuantum's worldwide sites.\r\nResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and integration of complete cryogenic systems, including cryoplants, cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment.\r\nDefine the overall helium and nitrogen process architecture to support all operational and maintenance modes.\r\nDevelop process calculations, hydraulic analyses, and system performance models.\r\nProduce and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process descriptions, operating philosophies, and functional specifications.\r\nLead HAZOPs and other process safety reviews, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and company standards.\r\nDefine the architecture and sizing of warm and cold process piping, valves, heat exchangers, phase separators, distribution manifolds, transfer lines, and auxiliary process equipment.\r\nSpecify process equipment and prepare technical specifications for procurement.\r\nSupport vendor selection, technical reviews, manufacturing follow-up, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).\r\nSupport installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing, and operation of cryogenic systems.\r\nTroubleshoot system performance and lead continuous improvements to process efficiency, reliability, and operability.\r\nRequirementsMaster's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, or a related discipline (Bachelor's degree with extensive experience considered).\r\n10+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale cryogenic systems involving helium and nitrogen refrigeration.\r\nStrong knowledge of cryogenic thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and hydraulic system design.\r\nDemonstrated experience with cryogenic process design, PFDs, P&IDs, HAZOPs, and process safety.\r\nExperience integrating complex cryogenic systems including cryoplants, cryostats, and cryogenic distribution systems.\r\nExperience working with EPC contractors and cryogenic equipment manufacturers.\r\nFamiliarity with process simulation tools and engineering calculation software.\r\nStrong project leadership and technical decision-making skills.\r\nExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.\r\nWillingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and operations.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Entangled Future","rawCompany":"entangled future","city":"Milpitas","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-04T04:48:51.269Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"325120","title":"Industrial Gas Manufacturing","slug":"industrial-gas-manufacturing"},{"code":"333415","title":"Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"air-conditioning-and-warm-air-heating-equipment-and-commercial-and-industrial-refrigeration-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"423740","title":"Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"refrigeration-equipment-and-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering","description":"Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering at PsiQuantum, Milpitas, California (remote). A mid-level full time position in the 3370 - Cryogenics Engineering team, listed under business operations.\r\nJob SummaryThe Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering is responsible for the architecture, design, and integration of the cryogenic process and distribution systems supporting PsiQuantum's global cryogenic infrastructure.\r\nThis role defines the overall cryogenic system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of cryoplants, cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, and supporting equipment including helium recovery systems, purifiers, liquid and gas storage, and auxiliary process equipment. 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The role ensures the optimal integration of helium and nitrogen systems with cryoplants and cryostats and defines the architecture of all warm and cold process piping throughout the cryogenic infrastructure.\r\nIn addition to technical leadership, the Manager, Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering develops and mentors the Cryogenic Process & Distribution Engineering Team, establishes engineering standards and best practices, and works closely with cryostat, cryoplant, process controls, facilities, operations, and external equipment suppliers to deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance cryogenic systems across PsiQuantum's worldwide sites.\r\nResponsibilitiesLead the architecture and integration of complete cryogenic systems, including cryoplants, cryostats, cryogenic distribution systems, and auxiliary equipment.\r\nDefine the overall helium and nitrogen process architecture to support all operational and maintenance modes.\r\nDevelop process calculations, hydraulic analyses, and system performance models.\r\nProduce and maintain Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), process descriptions, operating philosophies, and functional specifications.\r\nLead HAZOPs and other process safety reviews, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and company standards.\r\nDefine the architecture and sizing of warm and cold process piping, valves, heat exchangers, phase separators, distribution manifolds, transfer lines, and auxiliary process equipment.\r\nSpecify process equipment and prepare technical specifications for procurement.\r\nSupport vendor selection, technical reviews, manufacturing follow-up, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT).\r\nSupport installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing, and operation of cryogenic systems.\r\nTroubleshoot system performance and lead continuous improvements to process efficiency, reliability, and operability.\r\nRequirementsMaster's degree or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, or a related discipline (Bachelor's degree with extensive experience considered).\r\n10+ years of experience designing and operating large-scale cryogenic systems involving helium and nitrogen refrigeration.\r\nStrong knowledge of cryogenic thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and hydraulic system design.\r\nDemonstrated experience with cryogenic process design, PFDs, P&IDs, HAZOPs, and process safety.\r\nExperience integrating complex cryogenic systems including cryoplants, cryostats, and cryogenic distribution systems.\r\nExperience working with EPC contractors and cryogenic equipment manufacturers.\r\nFamiliarity with process simulation tools and engineering calculation software.\r\nStrong project leadership and technical decision-making skills.\r\nExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.\r\nWillingness to travel internationally to support manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and operations.#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-11-04T04:48:51.269Z","dateModified":"2026-11-04T04:48:51.269Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Entangled Future","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Milpitas","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c656e4bb7411c22dcb325a15"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c656e4bb7411c22dcb325a15"}}