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.
IPG Photonics has an opening for an experienced Senior Opto Mechanical Engineer to be part of a small, cohesive group developing robust, compact laser modules and conversion heads. The position offers the opportunity to work in small, multi-disciplinary teams, close to the technology, and have the support of a global, growing company. Responsibilities will include developing precision opto-mechanical and electro-mechanical components used in laser systems. This is a challenging, hands-on role utilizing a broad range of skills with complete product development exposure.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and development of optical mounts/components and laser head packages
- Design from concept to final product including Layouts, Details, BOMs, Procedures and Test Plans.
- Build and qualify Prototypes
- Design tooling to perform optical alignments
- Perform thermal FEA
- Create and execute tests and tooling for design verification/validation
- Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas, and related data to assess factors affecting component designs
- Create and Release Production Support Documentation
- Work closely with internal and external vendors
- Project Status Reporting
- May lead a team
- Minimum BSME required
- 5+ years experience in developing opto-mech devices and systems, or other related precision mechanical field
- SolidWorks proficiency
- Knowledge of various optic mounting techniques
- Functional knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes
- Efficient design and development organizational skills
- Clear Written and Verbal Communication
MA: $93,039 - $123,277
Skills Required
- Minimum BSME required
- 5+ years experience in developing opto-mech devices
- SolidWorks proficiency
- Knowledge of various optic mounting techniques
- Functional knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes
- Clear Written and Verbal Communication
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.
