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.
Job Summary:
This position requires the skills and experience in the design and documentation of Mechanical systems manufactured by IPG Systems. Work skills and discipline are required to complete specific engineering tasks and will work closely with other Engineering personnel. You will be utilizing multiple engineering skills including design of mechanical structures, motion systems and electrical/pneumatic controls systems for robotic mechanism. The successful candidate must have a sense of accountability to ensure that equipment developed by IPG Systems is responsive to the needs of customers, cost effective, and delivered in a timely manner.
Job Functions:
- Responsible for Mechanical CAD design and development
- Develop 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings using SolidWorks and DraftSight/AutoCAD
- Analyze product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine design requirements for manufacturability as defined by existing processes and methods
- Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specification
- Maintain documentation associated within a project including engineering change notices, bills of materials, detailed CAD models and associated component drawings.
- Create and maintain part numbers and BOM's in the IPG ERP system
- Directly involved in the transfer of hardware designs to manufacturing
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Preferred Qualifications- Education: Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Must have at least 5+ year of professional SolidWorks experience with familiarity in PDM
- Must have at least 1+ year of professional 2D design/drafting skills in DraftSight or AutoCAD
- Make final sketch of proposed drawing, checking dimension of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project
- Utilize knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings
- Edit existing designs for special applications including but not limited to reverse engineering designs
- Maintain documentation and folder organization
- Calculate factors like stack up tolerances, dimensions, and annotate drawings to latest standards
- Proficiency in GD&T ensuring proper fit and function.
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to complete drawings accurately and quickly based on ISO standards and specifications
- Ability to interact with other departments to obtain ideas, to create design concepts and solutions, ensure design quality
- Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment
MA: $74,956 - $99,316
Skills Required
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
- At least 5+ years professional SolidWorks experience with familiarity in PDM
- At least 1+ year professional 2D design/drafting skills in DraftSight or AutoCAD
- Develop 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings
- Create and maintain part numbers and BOMs in ERP system
- Proficiency in GD&T ensuring proper fit and function
- Calculate stack up tolerances, dimensions, and annotate drawings to ISO standards
- Conduct failure analyses, document results, and recommend corrective actions
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Specify system components or modify products to meet engineering design and performance specifications
- Maintain documentation including engineering change notices, bills of materials, and detailed CAD models
- Prepare layouts of machinery, tools, plants, or equipment and support transfer to manufacturing
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.
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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.
