Manufacturing Technician

IPG Photonics Corporation; Marlborough, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

IPG Photonics Corporation is seeking a Medical Fiber Manufacturing Technician to operate and monitor cleanroom equipment used to assemble medical fiber optic products. You will troubleshoot production stations, perform fiber handling and inspection, and ensure strict contamination controls.

The role covers maintenance, data collection, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to keep production goals on track.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of manufacturing or cleanroom experience, preferably in medical device or fiber optic assembly.
• Experience with cleanroom protocols (ISO Class environments, gowning, contamination control).
• Ability to diagnose on manual and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with fiber handling, stripping, cleaving, and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate equipment and processes for assembling medical fiber products.
• Troubleshoot and repair automated line stations.
• Follow procedures and complete inspection documentation.
• Maintain cleanroom standards and contamination controls.
• Perform maintenance to ensure equipment readiness and cleanliness.
• Support production goals and data collection for experiments.

Skills

2–5 years manufacturing experience

Cleanroom protocols

Electrical and mechanical diagnostics

Fiber handling and inspection

Test equipment operation

Microsoft Excel/Word

Education

Associates of Science in engineering/optics/manufacturing

High school diploma

Tools

Microscopes

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters

Lab power supplies

PCB soldering stations and hand tools

Job description

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

IPG Medical Corporation is focused on developing next-generation medical products based on its state-of-the-art technology. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, we aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative medical device laser solutions that 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 Medical Group you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

Job Summary

The Medical Fiber Manufacturing Technician operates and monitors cleanroom manufacturing equipment used to assemble medical fiber optic products. This role troubleshoots automated and manual production stations, performs fiber handling, stripping, cleaving, and inspection processes, maintains cleanroom and contamination control standards, and supports engineering qualification activities to help the team meet daily production goals.

Job Profile

• Monitor and operate the equipment, instruments, and manufacturing processes used to assemble medical fiber products
• Troubleshoot and repair automated line manufacturing stations
• Follow written manufacturing procedures and complete inspection documentation
• Maintain clean room standards, contamination control practices, and workstation organization
• Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance activities to ensure equipment functionality, cleanliness, and production readiness
• Monitor production processes, identify abnormalities, assist with troubleshooting fiber damage and process deviations, and support daily production goals
• Support engineering experiments to evaluate new components, materials, and processes by collecting data, performing testing, and providing feedback to support production implementation
• Support and assist in IQ, OQ, and PQ qualifications and associated reports

Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to support training, inventory control, material handling, and overall production readiness

Requirements

Requirements:

Education requirements

• High school diploma is required
• Associates of Science degree in engineering, optics, manufacturing, or related technical field preferred

Experience requirements

• 2–5 years of manufacturing or cleanroom experience, preferably in medical device or fiber optic assembly preferred
• Experience working under cleanroom protocols (ISO Class environments, gowning, contamination control) preferred
• Ability to perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics on manual and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Familiarity with fiber handling, stripping, cleaving, and inspection processes preferred
• Proficient in using test equipment such as microscopes, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, lab power supplies, etc.
• Proficient in light manufacturing and assembly equipment such as PCB soldering stations, wire cutters/strippers, screwdrivers, tape measure, wrenches and other small hand tools
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word programs

Location(s)

225 Cedar Hill Street, Marlborough , Massachusetts 01752 , United States

Employment Type

Non-Exempt

Wage Information

MA: $19.59 - $25.96/hr

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 Disabilityinsurance
• 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

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