Production Engineer - Single-Frequency Fiber Lasers

IPG Photonics; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA seeks a Scientific Production Engineer to bridge R&D and Manufacturing for state-of-the-art single-frequency fiber lasers and amplifiers. You will help develop assembly processes, test methods, and qualification procedures while ensuring rigorous laser safety and quality standards.

You will lead troubleshooting, perform comprehensive optical/electrical characterization, and guide a small team of technicians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Up to 5 years' engineering experience in fiber optics, photonics, lasers, or related R&D/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Support development, assembly, integration, testing, and characterization of single-frequency fiber lasers and optical amplifiers.
• Support transition of R&D to production by developing assembly processes, test methods, qualification procedures, and documentation.
• Perform comprehensive optical and electrical characterization including power, spectra, linewidth, polarization extinction, beam quality, stability, and noise tests.
• Investigate issues using systematic root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and engineering docs.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Applications, and Service to resolve technical issues.
• Provide training and day-to-day supervision to technicians (5–6) as applicable.
• Maintain lab test systems and ensure compliance with laser safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Single-frequency lasers

Fiber amplifiers

Fusion splicing

Laser metrology

Test equipment

Electronic controls

Root-cause analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Optical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Optical test equipment

Measurement instruments

Job description

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA seeks a Scientific Production Engineer to bridge R&D and Manufacturing for state-of-the-art single-frequency fiber lasers and amplifiers. You will help develop assembly processes, test methods, and qualification procedures while ensuring rigorous laser safety and quality standards.

You will lead troubleshooting, perform comprehensive optical/electrical characterization, and guide a small team of technicians.