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R&D Production Technician

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading ... Associate degree or technical certificate from an accredited technical school or college in ...

R&D Production Technician

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$18 - $22.25/hr

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading ... Associate degree or technical certificate from an accredited technical school or college in ...

R&D Production Technician

Marlborough, MA · On-site

$19.56 - $25.96/hr

Associate degree or technical certificate from an accredited technical school or college in ... Experience: * 2-4 years of relevant experience in fiber optics, photonics, lasers, electronics ...

$45 - $55/hr

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Experience supporting R&D or early‑stage product development environments $45 - $55 an hour ...

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Experience supporting R&D or early-stage product development environments $45 - $55 an hour ...

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Experience supporting R&D or early-stage product development environments $45 - $55 an hour ...

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Experience supporting R&D or early-stage product development environments Starting salary and title ...

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Experience supporting R&D or early-stage product development environments $45 - $55 an hour ...

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field (or ... Experience supporting R&D or early-stage product development environments $45 - $55 an hour ...

Job Summary IPG Photonics in Oxford, MA is looking for an R&D technician to assist its daily ... Associate's degree or equivalent experience in optics, engineering, physics or related technical ...

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R&D Production Technician

Marlborough, MA • On-site

IPG Photonics
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees

$18 - $22.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


IPG Photonics rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

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 4,800 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 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.

Position Summary

Working under the direction of Scientific Production Engineers, scientists, and other engineers; R&D and Production Technician performs advanced hands-on optical and electro-optical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and basic R&D activities.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assemble, align, calibrate, and test high-performance laser and optical amplifier products units, including prototype builds and R&D support.
  • Perform precision fiber-optic assembly, fusion splicing, and optical alignment.
  • Carry out optical and electrical testing, standard and custom measurements.
  • Troubleshoot equipment and product issues and assist engineers with failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
  • Record and analyze test data and maintain accurate production and laboratory documentation.

Technical Expertise

  • Troubleshoot and support analog and digital control electronics.
  • Precision fiber fusion splicing
  • Fiber-optic assembly
  • Optical and electronic test equipment
  • Technical data collection and analysis

Requirements

Education:

  • Associate degree or technical certificate from an accredited technical school or college in Electronics, Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field. Equivalent relevant hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:

  • 2-4 years of relevant experience in fiber optics, photonics, lasers, electronics, optical systems, or related R&D/manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience with fiber-optic assembly, fusion splicing, optical testing, laser characterization, and troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
  • Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, technical procedures, schematics, and test specifications.

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