Job Description
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 working hand-in-hand with skilled teams of software and hardware engineers.
Job Summary
The Crystal Growth Engineer / Senior Crystal Growth Engineer develops, optimizes, and supports melt-grown crystalline materials and associated growth systems. Responsibilities include process development, troubleshooting, equipment improvement, material characterization and data analysis, support of crystal growth operations for research and production activities.
The level of this role will be based on the selected candidate’s education, relevant experience, and technical capabilities.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Lead or support crystal growth development projects for optical and nonlinear optical materials.
- Design, build, modify, and improve crystal growth systems and supporting equipment.
- Develop and optimize growth processes for new and existing materials.
- Support production of nonlinear single crystals, including borate materials.
- Analyze process conditions and their effect on crystal quality, yield, and performance.
- Drive process improvements using experimental results and data analysis.
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues and implement corrective actions.
- Support maintenance of furnaces, controls, and related equipment.
- Lead or support raw material preparation, solid-state synthesis, and characterization activities.
- Prepare reports and communicate results to technical teams and management.