IPG Photonics · 3 weeks ago
Project Engineer / Project Manager - Custom Machine Building
Minneapolis, MN
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $117K/yr
3+ years expIPG Photonics is responsible for designing and building advanced laser systems, and they are seeking a Project Engineer/Project Manager to manage projects from order receipt through execution and customer acceptance. The role involves maintaining project schedules, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingLaserManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall project success of designing and building advanced laser systems from order receipt through project execution, installation, and customer acceptance
Develop project execution plan. Update and maintain detailed project plans and schedules
Responsible for keeping project on schedule
Identify project risks and mitigate efficiently and effectively
Track, compile project information, and generate project status reports
Identify work scope changes and initiate change orders where applicable: Quoting materials, labor, and schedule impact
Facilitate and coordinate project meetings with the assigned project team
Effectively communicate customer expectations and information to internal and external project teams
Facilitate and coordinate technical design reviews, including meeting agenda, minutes, decisions, key conclusions, and action items
Manage all phases of assigned projects
Initiate, maintain, and ensure completion of project's 'Quality Notebook.'
Ensure project documentation is completed and delivered to the customer
Maintain frequent and clear communication with customers throughout the project
Track and initiate project milestone invoices
Develop and maintain on-going customer relationships
Responsible for fulfillment of project requirements, specifications, and overall customer satisfaction
Coordinate the shipment, installation, and final acceptance of the system at the customer site
Travel as required to supplier and/or customer sites to perform project management duties
Qualification
Required
3–5 years experience in project/engineering management
Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project
Strong technical aptitude; understands and can articulate electrical, mechanical and software concepts
Handles multi-tasking environment
Polished customer relations skills
Persistent, adaptable, flexible
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred
Laser industry experience preferred
BSME or BSEE preferred
Benefits
Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service
Paid sick time
12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
401(k) plan with Company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance
Pet Insurance
Parental Bonding Leave
Bright Horizons Backup Care
Bright Horizons College Coach
Company
IPG Photonics
IPG Photonics develops and manufactures fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$80MKey Investors
TA Associates
2006-12-13IPO
2000-12-13Series Unknown
2000-09-21Series B· $80M
Leadership Team
Mark Gitin
Chief Executive Officer
Mira Sahney
Senior Vice President, Global Laser Systems and President IPG Medical
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