Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

The Production/Process Engineer's primary functions are within a clean room manufacturing environment, focusing on a variety of Thin-Film-Deposition production support, development; including documentation, experiment, and equipment responsibilities. These are hands-on positions, close to the technology.

• Develops, implements, and maintains methods, operation sequences, equipment, and processes in the fabrication of optical fibers. Interfaces with other disciplines in coordinating the release of new and revised equipment, processes and, products;
• Specifies, procures, installs, and reduces to practice new and modified manufacturing equipment and methods in an optical fiber manufacturing environment.
• Leads the transfer of processes, process improvements, and products from development to production.
• Develops, sustains, and improves manufacturing processes;
• Leads projects to improve yields and reduce manufacturing costs;
• Troubleshoots complex technical issues to root cause in production or in returned product in conjunction with manufacturing and quality staff;
• Trends and analyzes production data as required. Authors technical reports supporting development transfers, production problems, and process analysis/trending;
• Maintains required spare parts and systems to ensure uninterrupted production capabilities

• 3+ years of work experience in process equipment engineering and manufacturing support
• Successful record of hands-on equipment procurement/installation/startup projects
• Experience with machine control systems and process automation preferred
• Experience with quartz optical fiber draw and related processes a plus
• PLC experience a plus
• OMRON experience a plus
• Wonder ware experience a plus
• Infranor controls a plus
• Familiarity with SCADA system a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in AutoCAD or Solid Works a plus

• Bachelor s or Master s Degree in Mechanical OR Electrical Engineering OR related field