Production Engineer — Single-Frequency Fiber Lasers

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA, seeks a Scientific Production Engineer to support development, assembly, and production of state-of-the-art single-frequency fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers for research and industrial use.

You will act as the technical interface between R&D and Manufacturing, guiding process improvements, testing, and documentation, while mentoring technicians and ensuring quality and laser-safety compliance in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Electrical/Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics) required; Master's degree preferred.
• Hands-on fiber-optic assembly and fusion-splicing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with laser characterization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to lead and coordinate work for a small production/tech team.

Responsibilities

• Support development, assembly, integration, testing, and characterization of single-frequency fiber lasers and optical amplifiers.
• Develop assembly processes, test methods, qualification procedures, and documentation for production transition.
• Perform comprehensive optical/electrical characterization including power, spectra, linewidth and stability tests.
• Investigate issues using root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Improve manufacturing processes, test procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service teams to resolve issues.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day supervision of 5-6 technicians when applicable.
• Maintain lab test systems and ensure compliance with laser safety requirements.

Skills

Fiber lasers

Fiber amplifiers

Laser metrology

Optical test equipment

Electronic control systems

Root-cause analysis

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Fiber fusion splicing equipment

Laser characterization instruments

Job description

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA, seeks a Scientific Production Engineer to support development, assembly, and production of state-of-the-art single-frequency fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers for research and industrial use.

You will act as the technical interface between R&D and Manufacturing, guiding process improvements, testing, and documentation, while mentoring technicians and ensuring quality and laser-safety compliance in a dynamic production environment.