Scientific Production Engineer

Marlborough, Massachusetts, United States

Position Summary

The Scientific Production Engineer supports the development, assembly, characterization, production, and continuous improvement of state‑of‑the‑art single‑frequency fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers for scientific and industrial research applications. The position serves as a technical interface between R&D and Manufacturing, supporting the transition of advanced photonic technologies into reliable, repeatable production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support development, assembly, integration, testing, and characterization of single‑frequency fiber lasers and optical amplifiers.
• Support transition of R&D technologies into production by developing assembly processes, test methods, qualification procedures, and documentation.
• Support comprehensive optical and electrical characterization, including output power, spectral performance, linewidth, polarization extinction ratio, beam quality, stability, relative intensity noise, environmental performance, and other standard and custom tests.
• Investigate complex technical issues using systematic root‑cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, test procedures, acceptance criteria, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Applications, and Service organizations to resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to R&D and Production Technicians and, where applicable, provide day‑to‑day technical supervision of a team of 5–6 technicians.
• Maintain laboratory test systems and measurement equipment and ensure compliance with quality and laser safety requirements.

Technical Expertise

• Single-frequency fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers
• Precision fiber fusion splicing
• Laser characterization and metrology
• Optical and electronic test equipment
• Electronic control systems
• Failure analysis and root-cause investigation

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a closely related technical field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• Up to 5 years of relevant engineering experience in fiber optics, photonics, lasers, optical systems, or related R&D/manufacturing environments is required, together with demonstrated technical leadership, work coordination, and troubleshooting experience.
• Hands‑on experience with fiber‑optic assembly, fusion splicing, laser characterization, troubleshooting, is strongly preferred.

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377 Simarano Drive, Marlborough , Massachusetts 01752 , United States

Exempt

MA: $74,956 - $87,136

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
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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&DD 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
• Bright Horizons Backup Care
• Bright Horizons College Coach

* Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules

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