Integration Engineer

IPG Photonics; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

401(k) matching

ESPP

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA is seeking a laser system integration engineer to support subsystem integration across welding, marking and cutting applications. You will test, validate, and deploy IPG subsystems at customer sites, serving as the technical liaison between the factory and system integrators to ensure smooth integration.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/electrical/optical engineering background, 3+ years in a similar role, and hands-on experience with laser processing,

Qualifications

• 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: PLCs and robot programming (ABB, FANUC, KUKA, Yaskawa, Siemens, etc.).
• 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: explaining engineering concepts to lay stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• To be the integration expert for IPG lasers, beam delivery and process monitoring products.
• Devise, execute, and document systems integration tests that validate customer requirements.
• Provide consultation to end customers on best practices for integrating IPG products to industrial robots and 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.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues.
• Align with customer expectations and organizational goals.
• Provide feedback to product management to improve integration into factory settings.

Skills

Laser processing

Industrial automation

Robot programming

Industrial networking

Machine vision

Python

C#

Customer interaction

Education

BS Engineering

MS degree preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

Siemens

ABB

FANUC

KUKA

Yaskawa

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

Requirements

• 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

Location(s)

377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752, United States

Employment Type

Exempt

Wage Information

MA: $74,956 - $87,136

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 Disability insurance
• 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