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.

The Sustaining Product Engineer is a hands-on member of the LightWELD engineering team responsible for sustaining IPG’s LightWELD handheld laser welding product family in manufacturing. This role focuses on released-product support, manufacturing process stability, root cause and corrective action, engineering change management, and continuous improvement of assembly, test, quality, reliability, and cost. The engineer works with manufacturing, quality, service, supply chain, optomechanical, electronics, and software teams to keep LightWELD products robust, manufacturable, serviceable, and ready for customer demand.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Support LightWELD sustaining engineering activities for released products, daily manufacturing needs, production constraints, and product quality, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost improvements
Lead or support troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause/corrective action for LightWELD manufacturing, assembly, test, supplier, field, and service issues
Own sustaining engineering changes, including ECOs, drawing and BOM updates, configuration control, deviations, and documentation releases needed for stable and repeatable production
Partner with production, manufacturing engineering, quality, supply chain, service, optomechanical, electrical, and software teams to improve assembly methods, test processes, yields, throughput, and product consistency
Create, maintain, and revise SolidWorks models, drawings, fixtures, work instructions, test documentation, and engineering records in SolidWorks PDM, ensuring compliance with GD&T, ASME Y14.5, and configuration-management practices
Support sustaining process improvements such as DFM/DFA updates, tolerance analysis, material and supplier evaluations, cost reduction, reliability improvements, and safety or regulatory updates for high-power handheld laser welding systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Engineering, or related technical discipline
2–4 years of relevant sustaining, manufacturing, mechanical, or product engineering experience, with hands-on involvement in assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and production support of mechanical or electromechanical systems
Experience in sustaining, manufacturing, quality, or reliability engineering, including RCCA, CAPA, PFMEA, 8D, or similar structured problem-solving methodologies
Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD and 2D drafting, including GD&T and ASME Y14.5, with practical understanding of configuration control, released-product documentation, and manufacturability-focused design updates
Strong analytical, hands-on problem-solving, cross-functional communication, and documentation skills, with the ability to drive issues from investigation through implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using SolidWorks PDM or similar systems for configuration management, revision control, ECO release, and manufacturing documentation control
Knowledge of product manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, casting, molding, additive manufacturing, joining, finishing, assembly, and test
Exposure to optomechanical systems, precision assemblies, power electronics, thermal management, or laser-based industrial equipment
Experience using data, Python, Excel, or similar tools to analyze manufacturing yield, test results, field/service trends, reliability data, or corrective-action effectiveness
Experience supporting handheld industrial tools, welding equipment, laser systems, or high-volume released products; Master’s degree in a related technical field is a plus.

Wage Information

75,000 - 105,000

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
Paid sick time
12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year

*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 Disability insurance
401(k) plan with Company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Adoption Assistance
Pet Insurance
Parental Bonding Leave
Bright Horizons Backup Care
Bright Horizons College Coach

*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules

Deadline and How to Apply

This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting.

For full consideration, please click on the link to apply.

About IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics is the world leader in fiber laser technology, offering solutions for applications across a wide array of industries. Headquartered in Marlborough, USA, the company has developed a robust, vertically integrated supply chain, developing key technology components in-house, thus enabling the most reliable, powerful, and efficient laser solutions. With over 30 locations across the globe, we are committed to developing innovative products that provide reliable, cost-effective solutions for our customers’ needs.

Industry

Manufacturing & Production

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Oxford, MA

Year Founded

Unknown

Website

ipgphotonics.com

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