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.
The Engineering Intern will assist professional engineers with technical tasks, design projects, data analysis, and documentation to gain hands-on industry experience. They will work under supervision to apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.
Duties:
- Responsible for Mechanical CAD design and documentation of systems for multiple jobs
- Design misc parts that will go into workstations
- Work with team members to help support custom designs
- Work with team members to come up with processes for control of workflow
- 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 IPG’s ERP system
- Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects with supervision
- You must be a student currently enrolled in a program related to our business operations at an accredited college or university.
- Experience with 3D design such as Solidworks or equivalent.
- Ability to apply knowledge of engineering principles to design components and mechanisms
- Experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) required for interaction within group, with customers, R&D, and international colleagues
MN: $23.50 - 28.25
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a relevant program at an accredited college or university
- Experience with 3D design such as Solidworks or equivalent
- Experience with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
- Strong communication skills required for interaction with team members and customers
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.
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