Manufacturing Engineer

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of laser-based medical systems
. This role sits right at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, and quality — owning process robustness, documentation, and execution in a regulated medical device environment.

If you like being on the floor, tightening processes, writing solid documentation, and supporting new products from early builds through production ramp — this is your lane.

• Support day-to-day manufacturing of laser-based medical systems
  , including optical adapters and sub-assemblies
• Develop, write, and maintain manufacturing work instructions
  , SOPs, and visual aids in compliance with FDA and ISO requirements
• Author, execute, and support process validation activities including IQ / OQ / PQ
• Partner closely with Quality to support deviations, NCMRs, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including:
• Process development and transfer from R&D to Manufacturing
• Pilot builds, design for manufacturability (DFM), and production ramp-up
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve yield, cycle time, and product quality
• Provide hands‑on support to technicians during builds, troubleshooting, and training
• Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation within PLM systems (Arena experience a plus)

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Biomedical, or related Engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a medical device manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Process documentation and controlled manufacturing records
• Experience supporting production of electro‑mechanical, optical, or laser‑based systems
• Comfortable working on the manufacturing floor and collaborating cross‑functionally

• Experience with Arena PLM software
• Prior experience supporting optical assemblies or laser‑based products
• Experience supporting manufacturing scale‑up and process transfer

• Clear, robust, and compliant work instructions that technicians actually use
• Smooth execution of validations with minimal rework
• Strong partnership with Quality and Operations
• Faster, cleaner NPI transitions into production