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 25 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.
The Engineering Interns have an opportunity to work in the Laser Diode Assembly area. Interns will have the opportunity to work alongside current engineers as a team member, supporting and maintaining the production process, implementing new technologies and utilizing their engineering knowledge to find solutions and report information.
The most successful candidates are eager to learn new skills, understand and demonstrate what they have learned in their engineering courses and are interested in being hands on in a production environment.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties/Responsibilities:
Laser Diode Assembly:
- Grasp the process for evaluating and improving Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD-ebeam/thermal) process, and/or Equipment
- Learn materials and equipment as it relates to the process and how they interact
- Learn and utilize material characterization techniques such as Xray Fluorescence, profilometry, SEM
- Study how to optimize process and/or equipment variables
- Support current engineers in identifying all process variations and work towards variability control
- Perform containment of process and equipment deviations, process mapping and commonality study
- Determine root cause and implement corrective actions & preventive actions
- Engage in manufacturing process execution and control in a cleanroom environment.
- Take part in the hands-on process development for semiconductor device fabrication
- Support experiments for improving processes or procedures such as yield, repeatability, and performance of tools and/or processes
- Document various manufacturing processes and procedures
Education:
- Must be enrolled in an engineering degree program with a college or University
- Engineering degrees in the following disciplines are preferred: Material Science/Electrical Engineering or related
- Candidates should have completed their second year to complete the internship program
Experience:
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
- Experience with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiar with Experimental Design and working with engineering data & statistical analysis
Abilities:
- Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills required for interaction within groups and other departments
- Results-oriented, with ability to multitask
- Aptitude to learn new systems and technologies
- Ability to maintain professional demeanor at all times and follow organizational policies and procedures
- Attention to detail
Required:
- Must be able to work from the IPG facility located in Oxford MA
- Working hours must align with production which frequently require 10 hours per day
- Must have reliable transportation to arrive to work on time
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand and move from room to room throughout the day
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be necessary
MA: $25.00/h - $32.84/h
Skills Required
- Must be enrolled in an engineering degree program
- Engineering degrees in Material Science/Electrical Engineering or related
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Experience with MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Familiar with Experimental Design and working with engineering data & statistical analysis
IPG Photonics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IPG Photonics and has not been reviewed or approved by IPG Photonics.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan offers a 15% discount with a lookback feature and is available in the U.S. and Germany. This broad-based equity program is consistently highlighted as a standout component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO typically starts around three weeks with growth over tenure, alongside roughly 10–12 paid holidays and noted carryover options. Time-off policies are often viewed as a strong part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual bonuses are emphasized as a meaningful part of total compensation. Company materials and role descriptions explicitly include bonuses as part of the offering.
IPG Photonics Insights
What We Do
IPG Photonics is the world leader in fiber laser technology, offering solutions for applications across a wide array of industries. Headquartered in Marlborough, USA, the company has developed a robust, vertically integrated supply chain, developing key technology components in-house, thus enabling the most reliable, powerful, and efficient laser solutions. With over 30 locations across the globe, we are committed to developing innovative products that provide reliable, cost-effective solutions for our customers’ needs.
