IPG Photonics

Senior Electrical Engineer

IPG Photonics • $110K — $130K *
Marlborough, MA 01752In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Minimum six years of related experience.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan Design software.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Expertise in Functional Safety and Risk Assessment practices.
  • Strong grasp of manufacturing processes and automation.
  • Experience with troubleshooting complex systems including motion controllers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain industrial controls for IPG laser systems.
  • Evaluate and optimize control costs during development.
  • Perform and document Risk Assessments throughout system design.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project assignments.
  • Lead design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain project documentation in designated folders.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative and cost-reduction initiatives.
  • In-volvement in projects impacting US, European, and Asian markets.
  • Access to developing expertise in complex laser technologies and industrial applications.
  • Participation in special projects directed by management.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team. This individual is responsible for developing industrial controls for IPG laser systems designed for laser processes including laser welding, cutting, and heating. Solutions will be developed collaboratively as part of a team, including customer representatives. Expertise with industry standards and Functional Safety Risk Assessment practices is required.

Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain industrial controls for standard and custom IPG systems. Duties include the creation and revision of schematics, cable harness design, bills of materials, ECO process of documentation, PLC program creation, and specifying components as required.
  • Evaluate and optimize cost of controls during development.
  • Perform and document Risk Assessments during design of systems.
  • Collaborate with Simulation, Design and Project team personnel to complete assignments.
  • Lead and participate in cross-functional design reviews.
  • Maintain project records in designated folders in a timely manner.
  • Complete work activities within project hours allotted and project schedule.
  • Lead cost reduction and value improvement initiatives on standard systems.
  • Lead continuous improvement activities of the company.
  • Review and provide input to development plans when requested.
  • Performs other related work and special projects as directed by management.
  • Obeys company policies and procedures and observes all safety regulations.
  • Ensure design compliance with industry standards and regulatory compliance for US, European, and Asian markets including UL, CE, NFPA, and CSA standards.
  • Authority to evaluate safety and functionality/risk/compliance associated with Job. (ISO 10218-2)


QUALIFICATIONS

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology or Automation & Controls Technology or equivalent.

Experience:
  • Six years or more related experience required.
  • An equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered.
  • Expertise with AutoCAD Electrical or E-Plan Design software.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office suite of software.
  • Expertise with Functional Safety and Risk Assessment practices.
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation.
  • Working knowledge of laser equipment, processes and applications is a plus but not required.
  • Troubleshooting complex systems including motion controllers, stages, pneumatics, analog and digital I/O,

Required Abilities:
  • Creativity to explore multiple viable solutions and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of those options.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the technical arena.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Detail oriented and thorough in executing responsibilities.
  • Effective working on multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to deliver results under pressure of a sale and/or a project schedule.
  • Trustworthy and reliable team player.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to work in a stationary position while using design (or other) software for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work within the manufacturing environment frequently while supporting builds, troubleshooting controls, investigating issues, and collecting feedback.
  • Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder while working in the manufacturing environment.

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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$159.5 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
+7.7%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ
IPGP
* Ladders Estimates

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