R & D Technician

IPG Photonics Corporation; Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IPG Photonics Corporation in Oxford, MA is seeking an R&D technician to assist daily operations with testing and manufacture of laser systems, and to support ongoing R&D projects.

This hands-on role requires knowledge of optical and opto-mechanical components, strong attention to detail, systematic documentation, and proficiency with analytical instruments such as power meters, beam profilers, spectrometers, optical spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent in optics, engineering, physics or related technical disciplines.
• Ability to handle precision opto-mechanical components and read schematics.
• Proficient with MS Office and strong technical writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision opto-mechanical and optical sub-assemblies.
• Inspect and test incoming optics and optical assemblies.
• Maintain proper records and documentation for jobs.
• Assist in generation of new product or sub-assembly documentation.
• Provide feedback to engineering on documentation errors or omissions.
• Support ERP work orders for processing and costing.

Skills

Precision optics handling

Attention to detail

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent in optics/engineering/physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

Job Summary

IPG Photonics in Oxford, MA is looking for an R&D technician to assist its daily operations with testing and manufacture of laser systems, as well as with ongoing R&D projects.

This is a hands-on position in a R&D laboratory that implies the general knowledge of optical and opto-mechanical components, the principle of their operation, and basic optics handling and cleaning skills. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a good hand-eye coordination and strong attention to detail. The successful candidate is expected to be systematic and organized, be capable of maintain proper records and documentation, and become proficient with a variety of analytical instrumentation (power meters, beam profilers, spectrometers, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.).

The technician is to be primarily responsible for:

Duties:

• Assembly of precision opto-mechanical and optical sub-assemblies
• Inspection and testing of incoming optics.
• Testing of optical assemblies to ensure compliance to the required
• Supplements Precision Assembly work center during periods of insufficient capacity
• Assists in the generation of new product or sub-assembly documentation and work instructions
• Provides feedback to engineering regarding errors or omissions in existing documentation
• Assists in the completion of ERP work order paperwork for proper processing and costing of jobs

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in optics, engineering, physics or related technical disciplines, from a two-year college or a higher-education technical school;
• Ability to handle precision opto-mechanical components;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and read optical and mechanical schematics;
• Proficient computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (spreadsheets, word processing);
• Good technical writing skills;
• Good interpersonal skills.

Location(s)

50 Old Webster Road, Oxford , Massachusetts 01540 , United States

Employment Type

Non-Exempt

Wage Information

MA: 19.59 - 25.96/hr

US Benefits Information

Pay Range:

The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Other Compensation: Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include:

• Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable

Benefits Provided: All Regular* US employees receive:

• Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service

*Prorated for reduced hour schedules

Additional Benefits Offered: IPG also offers access to:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disabilityinsurance
• 401(k) plan with Company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Bright Horizons Backup Care
• Bright Horizons College Coach

*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules

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