Manufacturing Technician - 2nd shift

IPG Photonics•Marlborough, MA

About The Position

IPG Medical Corporation develops next-generation medical products and medical device laser solutions. The Medical Fiber Manufacturing Technician operates and monitors cleanroom manufacturing equipment used to assemble medical fiber optic products. The role involves troubleshooting automated and manual production stations; handling, stripping, cleaving, and inspecting fiber; maintaining cleanroom and contamination control standards; and supporting engineering qualification activities to help meet daily production goals. The technician follows written manufacturing procedures and completes inspection documentation, maintains equipment and workstations, and performs routine and unscheduled maintenance. The role also supports engineering experiments and qualification activities, and collaborates with Engineering, Quality, and Operations on training, inventory control, material handling, and production readiness. The stated hours are 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Ability to perform electrical and mechanical diagnostics on manual and automated manufacturing equipment.
Proficiency using test equipment such as microscopes, digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, and lab power supplies.
Proficiency with light manufacturing and assembly equipment, including PCB soldering stations, wire cutters and strippers, screwdrivers, tape measures, wrenches, and other small hand tools.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Science degree in engineering, optics, manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
Two to five years of manufacturing or cleanroom experience, preferably in medical device or fiber optic assembly.
Experience working under cleanroom protocols, including ISO Class environments, gowning, and contamination control.
Familiarity with fiber handling, stripping, cleaving, and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate equipment, instruments, and manufacturing processes used to assemble medical fiber products.
Troubleshoot and repair automated-line manufacturing stations.
Follow written manufacturing procedures and complete inspection documentation.
Maintain cleanroom standards, contamination control practices, and workstation organization.
Perform routine and unscheduled maintenance to ensure equipment functionality, cleanliness, and production readiness.
Monitor production processes, identify abnormalities, assist with troubleshooting fiber damage and process deviations, and support daily production goals.
Support engineering experiments evaluating new components, materials, and processes by collecting data, performing testing, and providing feedback for production implementation.
Support and assist with IQ, OQ, and PQ qualifications and associated reports.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to support training, inventory control, material handling, and overall production readiness.