Service Repair Technician (Electronics)

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.

 

Are you looking for a rewarding career in manufacturing? If so, IPG Photonics may be the place for you! Working with IPG Photonics you will be working with teams that influence the future of laser technologies.

 

IPG Photonics is the world leader in high power fiber lasers for industrial welding, cutting, and marking

applications. We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Support Specialist with a passion for providing tailored

solutions for our customers to join our industrial systems product support team. As a Technical Support Specialist

in the service group, you will be working with state of the art laser processing technology to train, and support,

IPG customers, IPG facilities, and partners. The ideal candidate is an experienced technician, enjoys working in a

fast-paced environment, customer focused, highly organized, and possesses excellent written and verbal

communication skills.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Repair and test lasers in the repair Depot and in the field in a timely manner.
• Accomplish all aspects of the repair and testing of the laser product.
• Troubleshooting and optimize laser system performance.
• Package and arrange shipping of lasers and components to customer locations in a timely manner.
• Coordinate activates with the Product support group to meet customer needs.
• Provide repair estimates for customer quote creation.
• Understanding of mechanical, electronic, and optical assembly of lasers, laser systems, and subsystem

components.

• Update engineering about required upgrades based on the field experience through Engineering Change

Request and direct feedback.

• Follow and/or develop training material, which can be used for repairs, system operation, and installations.
• Train and support IPG customers, partners, and IPG support personnel.

Document Revision Date: September 10, 2021

• Participate in application development for customer in coordination with the applications team and sales as

necessary.

• Provide expert support in solving customer problems.
• Identify new customer requirements and develop specifications to drive new product features.
• Help to identify the root causes of issues effecting reliability, performance and safety.
• Responsible for the completion and submission of field service reports and weekly expense reports on timely

manner.

• Effectively communicate with customers and report customer data analytics to IPG management.
• Travel requirement: 25-30%
• Communicate and support by phone, email, and online mediums as needed to customers.
• Flexibility to handle multiple, changing priorities.
• Support additional responsibilities as needed when determined by management.
• Work in IPG ERP and CRM systems.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to interpret electrical drawings.
• Experience with industrial lasers, accessories, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Excellent electrical/electronic troubleshooting skills with high and low voltage equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and neat work environment.

Qualifications

Education:
Completion of an engineering degree is preferred, but exceptional candi