Engineering Technician – Lab Test & Prototyping

IPG Photonics Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IPG Defense, a stand-alone IPG Photonics unit in Huntsville, AL, seeks an Engineering Technician to support electrical testing, assembly, and troubleshooting of high-energy laser systems. You’ll run tests, build prototypes, maintain lab equipment, and assist engineering across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include setting up test fixtures, calibrating instruments, documenting results, and ensuring safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in electronics technology or EET.
• 2–5 years hands-on electronics testing, assembly or manufacturing.
• Defense, aerospace or high-reliability electronics experience preferred.
• Proficiency with test equipment and reading schematics.
• Experience with soldering, cable and mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of ESD procedures and lab safety.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Execute electrical test procedures with scopes, DMMs, power supplies and analyzers.
• Test components and boards under supervision and document results.
• Calibrate and maintain lab instruments and fixtures.
• Set up test fixtures and automate testing where applicable.
• Assemble components, PCBs, and cable harnesses per drawings.
• Build prototypes and test fixtures for engineering evaluation.
• Perform soldering and mechanical assembly tasks.
• Follow ESD and safety protocols in lab environments.
• Maintain inventory of components and test materials.
• Diagnose failures and replace defective parts under guidance.
• Support root-cause analysis with data and tests.
• Document failure modes and repair actions for review.
• Maintain and repair laboratory instruments.
• Support manufacturing with process development and production validation testing.
• Troubleshoot production issues and train staff.
• Assist supplier audits and component qualification activities.

Skills

Electronics testing

Soldering

Cable assembly

Read schematics

ESD procedures

Laboratory safety

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Power supplies

Function generators

Job description

IPG Defense, a stand-alone IPG Photonics unit in Huntsville, AL, seeks an Engineering Technician to support electrical testing, assembly, and troubleshooting of high-energy laser systems. You’ll run tests, build prototypes, maintain lab equipment, and assist engineering across the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include setting up test fixtures, calibrating instruments, documenting results, and ensuring safety procedures.