Fiber Laser Test & Calibration Specialist

IPG Photonics; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, is expanding its fiber laser and amplifier manufacturing team. We seek technicians who can calibrate, test, and characterize pulsed fiber laser systems, measure key performance metrics, and troubleshoot complex issues on a manufacturing floor.

The role requires strong documentation, reading engineering drawings, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product reliability and processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred in photonics, optics, electronics, laser technology, or a related field.
• Experience with optical fiber preparation, fiber splicing, and fiber-optic assembly.
• Experience operating laser test power, optical spectrum, pulse waveform, pulse duration and repetition rate.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, work instructions, and test procedures.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and documentation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of independently performing extended calibration, testing, and technical investigations.
• Regular and reliable attendance with willingness to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, test, and characterize pulsed fiber laser systems during manufacturing.
• Measure performance parameters: output power, spectrum, pulse waveform, pulse duration, repetition rate, and beam quality.
• Troubleshoot laser systems and determine root causes for corrective actions.
• Assemble and integrate fiber-optic and electro-optical components into laser.
• Document calibration and test results and root-cause investigations per procedures.
• Maintain test equipment and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to improve reliability and processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Attend regularly and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics

Documentation

Fiber optic assembly

Calibration and testing

Overtime willingness

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in photonics/optics/electronics/laser technology

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laser test equipment

Optical spectrum analyzer

Pulse measurement instruments

Job description

IPG Photonics, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, is expanding its fiber laser and amplifier manufacturing team. We seek technicians who can calibrate, test, and characterize pulsed fiber laser systems, measure key performance metrics, and troubleshoot complex issues on a manufacturing floor.

The role requires strong documentation, reading engineering drawings, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to improve product reliability and processes.