R&D Production Technician

IPG Photonics; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Marlborough, MA, is seeking a Production/Research Technician to perform hands-on optical assembly, testing, and basic R&D under the guidance of scientists and engineers.

You will align, calibrate, and test laser and optical amplifier products, handle fiber-optic fusion splicing, and perform electrical and optical testing. Strong reading of drawings and procedures, plus 2–4 years of related experience, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate required; hands-on experience may substitute.
• 2–4 years in fiber optics, photonics, lasers, electronics, or related R&D/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, procedures, schematics, and test specs.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, align, calibrate, and test laser and optical amplifier products, including prototype builds and R&D support.
• Perform precision fiber-optic assembly, fusion splicing, and optical alignment.
• Carry out optical and electrical testing and measurements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and product issues; assist with failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Record and analyze test data and maintain lab documentation.

Skills

Fiber optics

Optical alignment

Electronics troubleshooting

Test data analysis

Documentation

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate in Electronics/Photonics/Optics

Tools

Fusion splicer

Optical test equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

Working under the direction of Scientific Production Engineers, scientists, and other engineers; R&D and Production Technician performs advanced hands-on optical and electro-optical assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and basic R&D activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assemble, align, calibrate, and test high-performance laser and optical amplifier products units, including prototype builds and R&D support.
• Perform precision fiber-optic assembly, fusion splicing, and optical alignment.
• Carry out optical and electrical testing, standard and custom measurements.
• Troubleshoot equipment and product issues and assist engineers with failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Record and analyze test data and maintain accurate production and laboratory documentation.

Technical Expertise:

• Troubleshoot and support analog and digital control electronics.
• Precision fiber fusion splicing.
• Fiber-optic assembly.
• Optical and electronic test equipment.
• Technical data collection and analysis.

Education:

• Associate degree or technical certificate from an accredited technical school or college in Electronics, Photonics, Optics, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related technical field. Equivalent relevant hands-on technical experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in fiber optics, photonics, lasers, electronics, optical systems, or related R&D/manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with fiber-optic assembly, fusion splicing, optical testing, laser characterization, and troubleshooting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, technical procedures, schematics, and test specifications.