Optical Glass Production Engineer: Process Innovation & QA

OptiGrate - IPG Photonics; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

OptiGrate - IPG Photonics is seeking an Optical Glass Production Engineer in Oviedo, FL (Near UCF). The role focuses on glass fabrication using proprietary technology, operating furnaces, and performing process development with computer control software.

The candidate will conduct glass characterization per in-house procedures, ensuring strict quality and engineering controls while collaborating with other materials science engineers.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in materials science or chemical engineering required.
• Significant laboratory work experience in material processing and characterization preferred.
• Practical knowledge of material analysis and numerical/engineering detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-temperature furnaces for glass fabrication.
• Perform process analysis and development using computer control software.
• Conduct glass characterization following in-house procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers on quality assurance and process improvements.

Skills

Lab work

Material analysis

Numerical analysis

Quality assurance

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Glass fabrication

Data processing

Education

MS or PhD in materials science or chemical engineering

Tools

LabView

MS Office

Job description

OptiGrate - IPG Photonics is seeking an Optical Glass Production Engineer in Oviedo, FL (Near UCF). The role focuses on glass fabrication using proprietary technology, operating furnaces, and performing process development with computer control software.

The candidate will conduct glass characterization per in-house procedures, ensuring strict quality and engineering controls while collaborating with other materials science engineers.