Laser Systems Test Engineer

ipgjobs; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Minneapolis is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to test, install and run laser-based systems according to engineering instructions and manuals. You will troubleshoot and validate laser workstations across electrical, mechanical, motion, optical, software and laser subsystems.

You will collaborate with Production, Applications, Engineering, Sales and customers through final system acceptance and training, ensuring all specifications are met and documented.

Qualifications

• AS or BS Engineering degree preferred
• Previous laser systems and industrial laser applications experience is preferred
• Strong software background preferred
• Previous CAD/CAM, CNC or robotic systems experience is preferred
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and schematics
• Data entry skills needed
• Strong communication skills required for interaction within various groups
• Work independently or as a team
• Set up experiments and able to record data or measurements
• Document all work with care and precision

Responsibilities

• Test and troubleshoot machine subsystems: electrical, mechanical, motion, optical, software and laser systems
• Identify and solve machine hardware and software issues and drive improvements of laser workstations
• Setup, characterize and optimize laser workstations and laser processes for cutting, drilling and welding
• Write reports detailing test data and process parameters

Skills

Software background

Data entry

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Education

AS/BS Engineering degree

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC

Robotics

Job description

IPG Photonics in Minneapolis is seeking a Systems Test Engineer to test, install and run laser-based systems according to engineering instructions and manuals. You will troubleshoot and validate laser workstations across electrical, mechanical, motion, optical, software and laser subsystems.

You will collaborate with Production, Applications, Engineering, Sales and customers through final system acceptance and training, ensuring all specifications are met and documented.