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 working hand-in-hand with skilled teams of software and hardware engineers.
JOB SUMMARY:
IPG Photonics is focused on developing next generation beam delivery products to complement IPG’s state-of-the-art lasers. The mechanical engineering intern will be primarily based in Oxford, MA and will work closely with various members of the engineering team (development, sustaining, manufacturing) at various stages of the product life cycle.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Understand how to work with optics and lasers, grasp associated concepts as related to design and manufacturing
- Assist engineers with building and testing prototypes
- Support engineers with introducing changes and new designs into production
- Understand protocol for workflow and execute accordingly (Detailed drawings, Engineering Change Orders, PDM, etc)
- Work closely with vendors (internal and external)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be enrolled in a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Degree Program (Bachelors/Masters)
- Must be familiar with a 3D CAD package such as SOLIDWORKS
- Desire and Drive to learn and be hands-on
- Must be able to work from the IPG facility located in Oxford, MA (with intermittent travel to Marlborough, MA)
- Must have reliable transportation to arrive at work on time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with 3D printing technologies such as FDM, SLA
- Experience with Arduino, Python
- Courses/Project work in FEA
Pay Range
MA: $16.96/h - $32.84/h
Skills Required
- Must be enrolled in a Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering Degree Program
- Must be familiar with a 3D CAD package such as SOLIDWORKS
- Must have reliable transportation to arrive at work on time
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.
