Mechanical Engineer - Sustaining Product

IPG Photonics; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Bright Horizons backup care

Job summary

IPG Photonics is seeking a Sustaining Product Engineer for the LightWELD handheld laser welding product family. You will sustain released products, improve manufacturing processes, and drive corrective actions across multiple teams to keep products robust and cost-effective.

The role requires 2–4 years in relevant engineering and strong SolidWorks/GDT experience, with a focus on documentation and process improvements. Exempt, on-site in Marlborough, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field required.
• 2–4 years in sustaining/manufacturing/product engineering.
• Experience with RCCA, CAPA, PFMEA or 8D methods.
• SolidWorks CAD and 2D drafting with GD&T knowledge.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sustaining eng activities for released LightWELD products.
• Lead or support troubleshooting, failure analysis and root-cause actions.
• Own ECOs, drawings, BOM updates and documentation releases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve yields and processes.
• Create/maintain SolidWorks models, drawings, and 工件 documentation.
• Participate in DFM/DFA updates and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Analytical

Hands-on problem-solving

Cross-functional communication

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SolidWorks

GD&T

ASME Y14.5

Configuration control

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

The Sustaining Product Engineer is a hands-on member of the LightWELD engineering team responsible for sustaining IPG’s LightWELD handheld laser welding product family in manufacturing. This role focuses on released-product support, manufacturing process stability, root cause and corrective action, engineering change management, and continuous improvement of assembly, test, quality, reliability, and cost. The engineer works with manufacturing, quality, service, supply chain, optomechanical, electronics, and software teams to keep LightWELD products robust, manufacturable, serviceable, and ready for customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Support LightWELD sustaining engineering activities for released products, daily manufacturing needs, production constraints, and product quality, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost improvements
• Lead or support troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause/corrective action for LightWELD manufacturing, assembly, test, supplier, field, and service issues
• Own sustaining engineering changes, including ECOs, drawing and BOM updates, configuration control, deviations, and documentation releases needed for stable and repeatable production
• Partner with production, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, service, optomechanical, electrical, and software teams to improve assembly methods, test processes, yields, throughput, and product consistency
• Create, maintain, and revise SolidWorks models, drawings, fixtures, work instructions, test documentation, and engineering records in SolidWorks PDM, ensuring compliance with GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and configuration-management practices
• Support sustaining process improvements such as DFM/DFA updates, tolerance analysis, material and supplier evaluations, cost reduction, reliability improvements, and safety or regulatory updates for high-power handheld laser welding systems.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 2–4 years of relevant sustaining, manufacturing, mechanical, or product engineering experience, with hands-on involvement in assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and production support of mechanical or electromechanical systems
• Experience in sustaining, manufacturing, quality, or reliability engineering, including RCCA, CAPA, PFMEA, 8D, or similar structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD and 2D drafting, including GD&T and ASME Y14.5, with practical understanding of configuration control, released-product documentation, and manufacturability‑focused design updates
• Strong analytical, hands‑on problem‑solving, cross‑functional communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to drive issues from investigation through implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SolidWorks PDM or similar systems for configuration management, revision control, ECO release, and manufacturing documentation control
• Knowledge of product manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, casting, molding, additive manufacturing, joining, finishing, assembly, and test
• Exposure to optomechanical systems, precision assemblies, power electronics, thermal management, or laser‑based industrial equipment
• Experience using data, Python, Excel, or similar tools to analyze manufacturing yield, test results, field/service trends, reliability data, or corrective‑action effectiveness
• Experience supporting handheld industrial tools, welding equipment, laser systems, or high‑volume released products; Master’s degree in a related technical field is a plus.

Location(s)

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

Employment Type

Exempt

Wage Information

75,000 - 110,000

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