Material Scientist

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 Material Scientist will work on detection and quantification of trace elements, composition and phase analysis of laser, materials, perform various instrumental analyses and oversee the maintenance of analytical instrumentation.

Duties:

• Develop test methods and protocols for characterization of various laser materials
• Operate and maintains variety of analytical instruments, including GDMS, XRD and Raman
• Perform unknown sample analyses
• Analyze data and write technical reports

• Advanced degree in Material Science, Chemistry or Physics
• Knowledge of materials and surface science
• Experience with analytical instrumentation
• Knowledge of mass-spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction and crystallography
• Experience with wet chemistry
• Materials characterization experience with microscopies (AFM and SEM)
• Excellent communication and organizational skills