Process Engineer

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 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Process Development Engineer to participate in the development, optimization, and qualification of advanced optoelectronic components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing & Quality control:
  • Assist technical personnel with troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing stations and production equipment.
  • Maintain control charts, calibration procedures and SOPs to support production flow.
• Process Development & Optimization:
  • 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.
• Qualification & Reliability Testing:
  • Analyze failure modes and drive corrective actions to improve process robustness and yield.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • 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.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
  • 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.

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.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with failure analysis methods of light emitting devices.
• Experience with high-power semiconductor laser manufacturing and/or testing.
• Experience with optical components for light guidance and light collimation.