IPG Photonics · 4 days ago
Product Engineer
Marlborough, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$75K/yr - $100K/yr
2+ years expIPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. The Product Engineer is a hands-on engineer who contributes across the product lifecycle, focusing on sustaining and optimizing existing designs while supporting new product introductions.
ElectronicsIndustrial ManufacturingLaserManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as a key contributor to sustaining engineering initiatives, developing and implementing product design improvements, cost reductions, and process optimizations that enhance product quality, reliability, and manufacturability throughout the lifecycle
Apply strong hands-on skills in troubleshooting, prototyping, validation testing, and failure analysis to investigate and resolve mechanical or manufacturing issues, implementing corrective actions as needed
Collaborate cross-functionally with optomechanical, electrical, and software teams from product inception through production and support, ensuring cohesive design integration, manufacturability, and performance across the full product lifecycle
Create, maintain, and revise detailed mechanical models, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, ensuring configuration control and compliance with GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards
Perform tolerance analyses, material selection, and DFM/DFA evaluations, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product performance, simplify assembly, and reduce cost
Develop a deep understanding of the terminology, techniques, and tools used in the laser industry, applying these principles to ensure all designs and processes meet applicable safety, regulatory, and quality requirements for high-power laser systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
2–4 years of relevant mechanical or product engineering experience, with demonstrated hands-on involvement in the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of mechanical or electromechanical systems
Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD and 2D drafting (including GD&T and ASME Y14.5), complemented by a comprehensive understanding of mechanical design principles, including stress analysis, material selection, thermal management, and vibration mitigation
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience using SolidWorks PDM for configuration management and revision control
Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as machining, injection molding, casting, and additive manufacturing, with an emphasis on design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA)
Exposure to optomechanical systems or precision assemblies, with experience collaborating closely with software and electronics teams on integrated product development
Basic programming or automation experience using Python or similar tools for test, analysis, or data handling
Experience in sustaining or reliability engineering, including root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methodologies
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
Benefits
Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service
Paid sick time
12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year Prorated for reduced hour schedules
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
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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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