AddressIPG 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 6,500 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, 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.
The Senior Applications Scientist will work with state of the art laser processing equipment, as well as the latest in machine tool and robotics technology. The ideal applicant has extensive experience in laser processing, including development and optimization of new Laser Applications. They have a strong scientific and technical background and is a hands-on person with experience working with a variety of lasers, beam delivery and laser workstations. Additionally, a good work ethic and strong interpersonal skills are required since the position involves daily contact with customers and across departments.
Job Function
- Develop new laser solutions through optimization of laser, optics, process and workstation hardware and software
- Develop, execute and manage test plans and associated reports working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Develop and document process recipes for laser solutions tailored to customer requirements
- Conduct demonstrations as needed at IPG locations, customer locations, trade shows and conferences
- Set up & operation of robotic & CNC laser welding/cutting /drilling/cleaning/micromachining equipment for application testing & development
- Install and maintain equipment in the lab
- Perform inspection of samples, including optical microscopy and metallographic cross sectioning & polishing for weld inspection
- Documentation of test results in electronic reports
- Create and publish articles in magazines and peer review publications and conferences
- Support of engineering, sales and marketing activities
- Support of field service team and customer activities
- Master's degree, Ph.D. degree preferred
- +5 years' experience in similar role
- Experience with lasers, optics, and CNC/robotic system programming
- Experience with CAD/CAM packages such as Alphacam, Cagila or Striker a plus
- Experience with SolidWorks a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to work independently and within multi-disciplinary teams, complete tasks on schedule, and meet deadlines
- Ability to learn quickly learn and assimilate new information across a wide range of topics
- Customer service focused skills, strong professional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22C.F.R. §120.15 are required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee. License exception Technology and software under restriction (TSR) defined in 15 CFR 740.6 may permit person from Country Group B.
