Technical Support Specialist

IPG Photonics Corporation; Oxford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

IPG Photonics Corporation seeks a Technical Support Specialist with electrical experience to join our Oxford, MA team. You will provide remote and on-site support for customers, resellers, and subsidiaries, troubleshoot laser systems, and collaborate with engineering on upgrades and field issues.

The role requires strong communication, mechanical/electrical knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a technical degree is preferred, but exceptional candidates with significant experience in a similar role will be considered.
• Experience with industrial cutting, welding, and marking applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote support for IPG Customers, resellers, and subsidiaries.
• Provide preventive and breakdown maintenance to domestic and international customers.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing laser system performance.
• Understanding of mechanical, electronic, and optical assembly of lasers, laser systems, and subsystem components.
• Update engineering about required upgrades based on field experience through Engineering Change Requests.
• Work with engineering on upgrades and escalated service issues.
• Follow and/or develop training material for repairs, operation, and installations.
• Train and support IPG customers, partners, and IPG support personnel.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written ?

Education

Completion of a technical degree (preferred)

Tools

Navision (ERP)

CRM systems

Job description

Technical Support Specialist (Electrical Experience Needed)

#26-545

Oxford, Massachusetts, United States

Job Description

***THIS IS NOT AN IT POSITION***

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 across 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, diverse, 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.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Support Specialist with a passion for providing tailored solutions for our customers to join our industrial systems product support team. As a Technical Support Specialist in the service group, you will be working with state‑of‑the‑art laser processing technology to train, and support, IPG customers, IPG Subsidiaries, and partners. The ideal candidate is an experienced technician, who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, customer focused, highly organized, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide remote support for IPG Customers, resellers, and subsidiaries.
• Provide preventive and breakdown maintenance to domestic and international customers.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing laser system performance.
• Understanding of mechanical, electronic, and optical assembly of lasers, laser systems, and subsystem components.
• Update engineering about required upgrades based on the field experience through Engineering Change Requests.
• Work with engineering on upgrades and escalated service issues.
• Follow and/or develop training material, which can be used for repairs, system operation, and installations.
• Train and support IPG customers, partners, and IPG support personnel.
• Participate in application development for customers in coordination with the applications team and sales as necessary.

Additional Duties

• Provide expert support in solving customer problems.
• Identify new customer requirements and develop specifications to drive new product features.
• Help to identify the root causes of issues affecting reliability, performance, and safety.
• Responsible for the completion and submission of field service reports and weekly expense reports in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate with customers and report customer data analytics to IPG management.
• Communicate support by phone, email, and online mediums as needed to customers.
• Work in Navision (ERP) and CRM systems.
• Flexibility to handle multiple, changing priorities.
• Support additional responsibilities as needed when determined by management.
• Fill customer orders and ship in a timely manner.
• Maintain service spares inventory.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience with industrial lasers, accessories, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills with high and low-voltage equipment.

Requirements

Education

• Completion of an technical degree is preferred, but exceptional candidates with significant experience in a similar role will be considered.

Experience

• Experience with industrial cutting, welding, and marking applications.

Required Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong technical, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Comfortable working independently without supervision with a goal‑oriented structure.
• Flexibility to handle multiple, changing priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Location(s)

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

Employment Type

Non-Exempt

Wage Information

MA: $22.54 - $29.87/hour

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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