Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Laser Module Lead

IPG Photonics; West Oxford (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics seeks an experienced Senior Opto Mechanical Engineer to join a small, cohesive group developing robust laser modules and conversion heads. You will design optical mounts and laser head packages, lead from concept to production, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams in a global company.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and production support, with opportunities to lead projects and influence device performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in developing opto-mech devices and systems.
• SolidWorks proficiency.
• Knowledge of various optic mounting techniques.
• Functional knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Efficient design and development organizational skills.
• Clear Written and Verbal Communication.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of optical mounts/components and laser head packages.
• Layout, details, BOMs, procedures and test plans from concept to final product.
• Build and qualify prototypes.
• Design tooling to perform optical alignments.
• Perform thermal FEA.
• Create and execute tests and tooling for design verification/validation.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, ideas and related data.
• Create and Release Production Support Documentation.
• Work closely with internal and external vendors.
• Project status reporting.
• May lead a team.

Skills

Opto-mechanical design

Mechanical design

Manufacturing knowledge

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA (Thermal Analysis)

Job description

IPG Photonics seeks an experienced Senior Opto Mechanical Engineer to join a small, cohesive group developing robust laser modules and conversion heads. You will design optical mounts and laser head packages, lead from concept to production, and collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams in a global company.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, testing, and production support, with opportunities to lead projects and influence device performance in a fast-paced environment.