Sr Lab Technician

IPG Photonics•Oviedo, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

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, diverse, 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. The successful candidate will work on the optical glass production line and be responsible for selected processing steps, focusing on glass fabrication and characterization using OptiGrate’s proprietary technology. This position involves operating high-temperature furnaces, preparing them for melt operations, contributing to process recipe development using computer control software, and performing glass characterization following in-house procedures. The open position also involves partial analysis of glass melting process parameters, glass slice analysis and evaluation with interferometric techniques and substrate wafer mapping; preparation and processing of samples for PTR glass photosensitivity measurements; analytical equipment calibration and maintenance.

Requirements

Technical education or training
Ability to execute and document manufacturing processes
Familiar with MS Office tools
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work
Maintains consistency in performance and follows established procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience in materials processing applying thermal treatment is preferable
Experience in programming a computer-controlled instrumentation is a plus
Experience working with grinding and polishing machines using interferometric measurements feedback

Responsibilities

Operating high-temperature furnaces
Preparing furnaces for melt operations
Contributing to process recipe development using computer control software
Performing glass characterization following in-house procedures
Partial analysis of glass melting process parameters
Glass slice analysis and evaluation with interferometric techniques and substrate wafer mapping
Preparation and processing of samples for PTR glass photosensitivity measurements
Analytical equipment calibration and maintenance