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Build expertise. Solve real equipment problems. Keep advanced manufacturing moving.

About IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics is a pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, IPG employs more than 4,800 people across over 30 locations worldwide. Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions that help make the world a better place, supported by an engaged and thriving workforce.

If you enjoy hands-on technical work, take pride in making complex equipment dependable, and want to grow your skills in advanced manufacturing, we would like to hear from you.

At IPG Photonics, Equipment Maintenance Technicians are essential to the performance of the production equipment and manufacturing systems used to produce high-performance fiber lasers. Your work will have a direct, visible impact on equipment uptime, production continuity, safety, and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical problem solver who enjoys understanding how equipment works, diagnosing issues, and improving reliability. We value strong troubleshooting skills, mechanical aptitude, and a willingness to learn.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Own meaningful work: Help keep critical manufacturing equipment available, safe, and performing as intended.
• Expand your technical range: Work across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, automation, manufacturing systems, and small-part electronics assembly and soldering.
• Keep learning: Build expertise in preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and process support.
• Work with capable partners: Collaborate with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to solve problems at the source.
• See the impact: Your decisions directly support uptime, efficiency, and production success

What You Will Do

• Maintain critical equipment through routine maintenance, inspection, cleaning, adjustments, and repairs.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and monitor operating conditions and equipment health indicators.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, control-related, and small electronic assembly issues; perform basic soldering and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with equipment installation, calibrations, qualification, upgrades, and continuous improvement activities.
• Partner with engineering, production, and maintenance teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and follow safety, quality, and technical procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

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What You Bring

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a methodical approach to troubleshooting equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and tracking systems.
• Curiosity, accountability, and a desire to continuously learn and improve.

Experience That Can Translate Well

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, production, or automated equipment is helpful.
• Exposure to robotics, automation, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, PLCs, small-part electronics, soldering, or preventive maintenance programs is beneficial.
• Relevant backgrounds may include industrial maintenance, manufacturing, electronics, photonics/optics, medical device production, aerospace, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial automation, precision machining, automotive repair, HVAC, electromechanical maintenance, mechatronics, military technical specialties, or vocational training programs.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and moving machinery.
• Comfort working with manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, electrical components, small electronic assemblies, soldering tools, and compressed air systems while consistently following safety procedures.

What You Bring

• Strong mechanical aptitude and a methodical approach to troubleshooting equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures, diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or within a team.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and tracking systems.
• Curiosity, accountability, and a desire to continuously learn and improve.

Experience That Can Translate Well

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, production, or automated equipment is helpful.
• Exposure to robotics, automation, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic systems, electrical controls, PLCs, small-part electronics, soldering, or preventive maintenance programs is beneficial.
• Relevant backgrounds may include industrial maintenance, manufacturing, electronics, photonics/optics, medical device production, aerospace, pharmaceutical manufacturing, industrial automation, precision machining, automotive repair, HVAC, electromechanical maintenance, mechatronics, military technical specialties, or vocational training programs.

Physical and Safety Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely around manufacturing equipment and moving machinery.
• Comfort working with manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems, electrical components, small electronic assemblies, soldering tools, and compressed air systems while consistently following safety procedures.

IPG Photonics is the leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets and we are hiring! IPG is a global company with manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Germany, and Italy, with regional sales offices across the world.

As the world-leader in fiber laser technology, we have introduced innovations to make industrial lasers more power-efficient. The energy efficiencies provided by IPG fiber lasers not only lower our customer’s operating costs, but more importantly reduces their carbon footprint and reduces greenhouse emissions produced by industrial applications.

As an employee with IPG Photonics, you can expect a competitive starting wage, annual discretionary bonuses, health insurance benefits effective DAY ONE, 3 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401K with company match, and much more!

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