R & D Technician - Cleanroom

R&D Technician

IPG Photonics in Oxford, MA is looking for an R&D technician to assist its daily operations with testing and manufacture of laser systems, as well as with ongoing R&D projects.

This is a hands-on position in a R&D laboratory that implies the general knowledge of optical and opto-mechanical components, the principle of their operation, and basic optics handling and cleaning skills. We are looking for a self-motivated individual with a good hand-eye coordination and strong attention to detail. The successful candidate is expected to be systematic and organized, be capable of maintain proper records and documentation, and become proficient with a variety of analytical instrumentation (power meters, beam profilers, spectrometers, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.).

The technician is to be primarily responsible for:

• Assembly of precision opto-mechanical and optical sub-assemblies
• Inspection and testing of incoming optics.
• Testing of optical assemblies to ensure compliance to the required
• Supplements Precision Assembly work center during periods of insufficient capacity
• Assists in the generation of new product or sub-assembly documentation and work instructions
• Provides feedback to engineering regarding errors or omissions in existing documentation
• Assists in the completion of ERP work order paperwork for proper processing and costing of jobs

Required qualifications:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience in optics, engineering, physics or related technical disciplines, from a two-year college or a higher-education technical school;
• Ability to handle precision opto-mechanical components;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and read optical and mechanical schematics;
• Previous Cleanroom experience
• Proficient computer skills; working knowledge of Microsoft Office (spreadsheets, word processing);
• Good technical writing skills;
• Good interpersonal skills.