Advanced Laser Fiber Test & Calibration Technician

IPG Photonics Corporation; Marlborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

IPG Photonics Corporation in Marlborough, MA is seeking a hands-on technician to calibrate, test, and characterize pulsed fiber laser systems in manufacturing, measure output power, spectrum, and pulse parameters, and troubleshoot performance issues.

You will assemble fiber-optic components, document results, work with engineering and manufacturing teams, and support continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related technical training preferred.
• Experience with optical fiber preparation, splicing, and fiber-optic assembly.
• Experience operating laser test power, spectrum, pulse waveform, and repetition rate.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, and characterize pulsed fiber laser systems during manufacturing.
• Measure output power, spectrum, pulse waveform, duration, and repetition rate; verify beam quality.
• Troubleshoot laser systems and conduct root cause analysis to support corrective actions.
• Prepare optical fibers, splice, and assemble fiber-optic components into lasers.
• Document calibration results, test outcomes, and corrective actions per procedures.
• Maintain safety and quality compliance, and keep equipment in good condition.
• Collaborate with engineering/manufacturing to improve processes and product reliability.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Maintain regular attendance; overtime as needed.

Skills

Calibration and testing

Troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation

Attention to detail

Overtime flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in photonics/optics/laser technology

Tools

Fiber splicing equipment

Laser test and measurement equipment

SOP/compliance procedures

Job description

IPG Photonics Corporation in Marlborough, MA is seeking a hands-on technician to calibrate, test, and characterize pulsed fiber laser systems in manufacturing, measure output power, spectrum, and pulse parameters, and troubleshoot performance issues.

You will assemble fiber-optic components, document results, work with engineering and manufacturing teams, and support continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards; overtime may be required.