Senior Optical-Mechanical Engineering Leader (Medical Devices)

ipgjobs; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader for the Medical Division. You will mentor engineers, guide optical system packaging, and drive design for laser-powered devices.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in design/packaging, 10+ years in medical devices, and strong proficiency in SolidWorks and Zemax, with a focus on thermal management and fabrication strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BSME, MSME preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in the design and packaging of systems and devices.
• At least 10 years of medical device industry experience and 5 years of experience managing or leading an engineering team are required.
• Experience with mid-power laser-powered systems, disposable surgical fibers, and thermal management is desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience leading the development of optical devices, including knowledge of optical materials, coatings, basic geometric optics, and troubleshooting optical systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, including opto-mechanical design, incorporation of Zemax designs into hardware, and thermal management.
• Complete understanding of tolerance analysis and engineering drawing methods.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fabrication processes for optical sub-systems, including emerging and innovative manufacturing techniques such as laser-sintered metals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Mechanical Engineering group within the IPG Medical Division.
• Serve as technical lead and mentor to ME staff from Technicians to Senior Engineers.
• Balance resources and capabilities while developing the team.
• Drive design, packaging, and manufacturing processes for optical/mechanical systems.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Optical packaging

SolidWorks

Zemax integration

Thermal management

Tolerance analysis

Engineering drawings

Fabrication processes

Medical device industry

Education

BSME, MSME preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Zemax

Job description

IPG Photonics, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, seeks an experienced Mechanical Engineering leader for the Medical Division. You will mentor engineers, guide optical system packaging, and drive design for laser-powered devices.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in design/packaging, 10+ years in medical devices, and strong proficiency in SolidWorks and Zemax, with a focus on thermal management and fabrication strategies.