Process Development Engineer - High-Power Optoelectronics

IPG Photonics; West Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics is seeking a Process Development Engineer to drive development, optimization, and qualification of advanced optoelectronic components. You will troubleshoot manufacturing stations, maintain process controls, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness.

Responsibilities include data-driven process optimization, reliability testing, and transitioning processes to high-volume production, with a focus on thermal, optical, electrical, and

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

• Assist technical personnel with troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing stations and production equipment.
• Maintain control charts, calibration procedures and SOPs to support production flow.
• Participate in design and implementation of improved processes tailored for high-power optoelectronic components.
• Evaluate and suggest equipment, materials, techniques to meet thermal, optical, electrical, and mechanical requirements for process under development.
• Analyze failure modes and drive corrective actions to improve process robustness and yield.
• Work closely with design, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure process compatibility with product requirements.
• Support transition of developed processes to volume production, including documentation, training, and troubleshooting.
• Use statistical tools (e.g., DOE, SPC) to analyze process data and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to the engineering team and external partners.

Skills

DOE

SPC

Statistical analysis

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

IPG Photonics is seeking a Process Development Engineer to drive development, optimization, and qualification of advanced optoelectronic components. You will troubleshoot manufacturing stations, maintain process controls, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure production readiness.

Responsibilities include data-driven process optimization, reliability testing, and transitioning processes to high-volume production, with a focus on thermal, optical, electrical, and