Optoelectronics Process Development Engineer

IPG Photonics; West Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Process Development Engineer to participate in the development, optimization, and qualification of advanced optoelectronic components. You will work closely with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure process compatibility and smooth transition to volume production.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or physics, experience in optoelectronics or semiconductor packaging, and proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field.
• Experience in optoelectronics and/or semiconductor packaging.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor laser physics.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Quality control: Assist technical personnel with troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing stations and production equipment.
• Process Development & Optimization: Design and implementation of improved processes tailored for high-power optoelectronic components.
• Qualification & Reliability Testing: Analyze failure modes and drive corrective actions to improve process robustness and yield.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with design, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure process compatibility with product requirements.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Use statistical tools (e.g., DOE, SPC) to analyze process data and present findings to the team.

Skills

optoelectronics

semiconductor packaging

laser physics

communication

problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field

Job description

IPG Photonics, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Process Development Engineer to participate in the development, optimization, and qualification of advanced optoelectronic components. You will work closely with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure process compatibility and smooth transition to volume production.

The role requires a strong background in electrical engineering or physics, experience in optoelectronics or semiconductor packaging, and proven