Electrical Engineer

IPG Photonics; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

IPG Photonics is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Marlborough, MA to design and integrate sensing electronics for fiber-laser products. You will work in a multidisciplinary team on the full project lifecycle—from initial design to testing and supporting manufacturing, ensuring optimal performance and manufacturability.

The role requires 1–4 years of EE experience, proficiency with OrCAD, and strong technical writing. Collaboration with R&D and European colleagues is essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB design.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate sensing electronics for electro-optical-mechanical systems interfacing with beam delivery subsystems.
• Contribute to schematic capture and board design using OrCAD; assist FPGA RTL tasks and documentation.
• Support manufacturing tests, calibration, and system debugging.
• Participate in compliance and certification efforts for new/existing products.
• Help estimate task durations and ensure production-ready boards are delivered on schedule.

Skills

Schematic design

FPGA RTL Verilog

OrCAD

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

OrCAD

PCB design tools

ModelSim

Quartus

Job description

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

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

The Electrical Design Engineer will work within a multidisciplinary engineering organization to design and integrate sensing electronics for electro-optical-mechanical systems that interface with beam delivery subsystems in fiber-based laser products. This role encompasses the full project lifecycle, including initial design, lab debugging, system integration, and comprehensive testing as well as ongoing support of manufacturing teams through test development, troubleshooting, calibration, and production issue resolution to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Contribute to schematic capture and board design using OrCAD or similar tools under guidance from senior engineers, and assist with FPGA design tasks, while helping support existing products.
• Assist with project tasks by helping develop specifications and maintaining design documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Provide support for manufacturing tests, calibration, and system debugging.
• Participate in compliance and certification efforts for new and existing products by preparing documentation and assisting with testing.
• Help estimate task durations and implement assigned design work, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, production-ready boards on schedule.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• 1-4 years of experience in electrical engineering, including schematic design and FPGA RTL design with Verilog.
• Proficient in schematic tools like OrCAD; familiarity with PCB design tools
• Demonstrate excellent technical writing skills and the ability to provide high quality engineering documents.
• Strong communication skills required for interaction within group of internal customers, R&D, and European colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in ModelSim and Quartus.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop printed circuit assemblies.
• Experience in areas such as analog design, control systems, DSP, or high-efficiency power supplies is a plus.
• Familiarity with external interfaces such I2C, SPI, QSPI, ethernet.
• Experience assisting with hardware bring-up using lab tools such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, frequency generators, etc.
• Understanding of version control tools such as Git and SVN.
• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate technical issues and make informed decisions with guidance.

Location(s)

377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough , Massachusetts 01752 , United States

Employment Type

Exempt

Wage Information

MA: $74,956 - $99,316

US Benefits Information

Pay Range:

The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Other Compensation: Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include:

• Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable

Benefits Provided: All Regular* US employees receive:

• Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service

*Prorated for reduced hour schedules

Additional Benefits Offered: IPG also offers access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disabilityinsurance
• 401(k) plan with Company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Bright Horizons Backup Care
• Bright Horizons College Coach

*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules

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