Senior Product Engineer

IPG 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 4,800 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 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.

About the Role

We are looking for a Lead Sustaining Engineer to take ownership of ongoing engineering support for LightWELD®. In this pivotal role, you will lead cross-functional efforts to improve product performance, resolve field and manufacturing issues, and implement design and process enhancements throughout the product lifecycle. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to shape the long-term reliability, quality, and value of an innovative, high-impact product.

 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for sustaining engineering efforts on the LightWELD® product line
• Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for field and production issues
• Drive and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), documentation updates, and product improvements
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to maintain and improve product reliability and manufacturability
• Identify and execute cost-reduction initiatives through design, sourcing, or process optimization
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., CE, UL, ISO)
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction on sustaining priorities
• Maintain product performance metrics and reporting for internal stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in sustaining or manufacturing support
• Strong background in electro-mechanical systems or complex hardware products
• Proven leadership in cross-functional environments
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Preferred:
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar)
• Experience with laser systems, optics, or high-tech industrial equipment
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 or ISO 13485
• Knowledge of design tools including FMEA, DFM/DFA, GD&T
• Exposure to international compliance standards (e.g., CE Mark, RoHS, REACH)