IPG Photonics

Process Engineer

IPG Photonics$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field
  • Experience in optoelectronics and/or semiconductor packaging
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor laser physics
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist technical personnel with troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing stations and production equipment
  • Maintain control charts, calibration procedures and SOPs to support production flow
  • Participate in design and implementation of improved processes for high-power optoelectronic components
  • Evaluate and suggest equipment and techniques to meet requirements for processes under development
  • Analyze failure modes and drive corrective actions to improve process robustness
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure process compatibility
  • Use statistical tools to analyze process data and drive continuous improvement

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technology
  • Participation in innovative projects within the optoelectronics field
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Process Development Engineer to participate in the development, optimization, and qualification of advanced optoelectronic components.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manufacturing & Quality control:
    • Assist technical personnel with troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing stations and production equipment.
    • Maintain control charts, calibration procedures and SOPs to support production flow.
  • Process Development & Optimization:
    • Participate in design and implementation of improved processes tailored for high-power optoelectronic components.
    • Evaluate and suggest equipment, materials, techniques to meet thermal, optical, electrical, and mechanical requirements for process under development.
  • Qualification & Reliability Testing:
    • Analyze failure modes and drive corrective actions to improve process robustness and yield.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:
    • Work closely with design, materials, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure process compatibility with product requirements.
    • Support transition of developed processes to volume production, including documentation, training, and troubleshooting.
  • Data Analysis & Reporting:
    • Use statistical tools (e.g., DOE, SPC) to analyze process data and drive continuous improvement.
    • Prepare technical reports and present findings to the engineering team and external partners.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or related field.
  • Experience in optoelectronics and/or semiconductor packaging.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor laser physics.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.


Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with failure analysis methods of light emitting devices.
  • Experience with high-power semiconductor laser manufacturing and/or testing.
  • Experience with optical components for light guidance and light collimation.

About IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets. IPG Photonics' diverse lines of low, medium and high-power lasers and amplifiers are used in materials processing, communications, entertainment, medical, biotechnology, scientific and advanced applications.
Learn more about IPG Photonics
Size
6,580 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$159.5 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+7.7%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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