Manufacturing Engineer - Marlborough, MA

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 Crystals Manufacturing team is responsible for producing advanced optical components for internal customers within the IPG Photonics organization. The Manufacturing Engineer will support production, new product development, planning, training, reporting, and much more.

• Support process development for fabricating new crystal materials and components.
• Create process sheets for the manufacturing process.
• Release work to the production floor and help with scheduling/reporting.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to determine root cause in production.
• Assists in the training of new operators according to documented standard procedures.
• Create and maintain all Standard Operating Procedures for the Fabrication department.
• Manage inventory of consumables and place orders to replenish as required.
• Design tooling/fixtures to support fabrication operation.
• Investigate new equipment to improve quality and efficiencies.

Requirements:

• BS degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with operating manual or automated cutting equipment is preferable.
• Previous experience with CAD (SolidWorks).
• Proficiency with Excel.
• Must be able to interpret part drawings and have an understanding of geometric dimensions & tolerances.
• Ability to guide technicians and assign work.
• Self-starter, with demonstrated ability to follow-through and strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.