Technician - Minneapolis, MN

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 6,500 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged, diverse, and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

The laser systems group manufactures complex laser processing systems. Critical components of these systems are optics and optical assemblies.

Duties:

• Assembly of precision opto-mechanical and optical sub-assemblies
• Inspection and serialization of incoming and outgoing optics
• Testing of optical assemblies to ensure compliance to defined standards
• Supplements Precision Assembly work center during periods of insufficient capacity
• Assists in the generation of new product or sub-assembly documentation and work instructions
• Provides feedback to engineering regarding errors or omissions in existing documentation
• Disposes of obsolete documentation when job is complete
• Assists in the completion of ERP work order paperwork for proper processing and costing of jobs

• Technical school graduate or equivalent experience
• Competent in the use of optical measurement tools, gauges, and meters
• Craftsman skill level with assembly hand tools and light power tools
• Neat, accurate, and consistent work
• Works well independently and assumes responsibility for own work
• Attention to detail and ability to retain communicated information
• Appropriate communication skills to convey information to other associates and supervisors
• Understands when to request guidance from superiors and proper chain of command