Integration Engineer

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA is seeking a laser system integration engineer to support subsystems across welding, marking, and cutting applications. You will test and integrate IPG subsystems, work as a technical liaison between factory teams and system integrators, and help ensure successful integration on customer manufacturing lines.

The role requires a BS in engineering (MS a plus), 3+ years in a similar role, and hands-on experience with laser processing, robotics, PLCs, TCP/IP

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required; MS preferred.
• 3+ years experience in laser system integration.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, optical engineering.
• Experience with laser processing: welding, marking, cutting.
• Ability to travel on-site for customer support.

Responsibilities

• Be the integration expert for IPG lasers, beam delivery, and process monitoring products.
• Design and execute system integration tests for customer requirements.
• Provide consultation on integrating IPG products with robots and controllers.
• Internal testing of new products and features for NPI.
• Remotely support and frequent on-site travel for system integration and training.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
• Understand customer expectations and align with goals.
• Provide feedback to product management for improvements.

Skills

Laser integration

Customer communication

Robot programming

Python programming

C# programming

Machine vision

TCP/IP networking

Automation PLC basics

Systems testing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Beckhoff PLC

Siemens PLC

ABB Robot

FANUC Robot

KUKA Robot

Yaskawa Robot

Machine vision systems

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

We are looking for a laser system integration engineer to help us support our subsystems on different laser applications (in welding, marking and cutting). This includes the development of new applications (and its implementation at the customer's site), testing of product and product features as well as supporting customers (internal and external). As an integration engineer you will test and support state-of-the-art industrial laser subsystems and act as the technical liaison between the factory and systems integrators to ensure integration of IPG subsystem and customer manufacturing line are successful. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is customer focused, highly organized and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities

• To be the integration expert for IPG lasers, beam delivery and process monitoring products
• Devise, execute, and document systems integration tests that validate application-specific customer requirements
• Provide consultation to end customers on best practices for integrating IPG products to industrial robots, motion controllers and programmable controllers
• Internal testing of new products and product features for NPI
• Remotely support and frequent on-site travel for system integration support and user training at customer sites
• Help to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues
• Understand customer expectations and align with organizational goals
• Provide feedback and recommendations to product management which will help us to improve how our products are integrated into a factory setting

• BS Engineering degree, MS is a plus.
• 3+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Background in mechanical, electrical, optical or related engineering discipline.

• Experience with laser processing: welding, marking and cutting
• Experience with industrial automation: basic-intermediary PLC (Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Siemens, or similar) and robot programming (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, or similar)
• Experience with industrial networking: TCP/IP communication and configuration
• Experience with machine vision systems.
• Basic programming or scripting experience (Python, C#, VB, or similar)
• Experience with customer interaction: working directly with customers explaining engineering concepts to lay stakeholders