Intern, Engineering- Front End Processing

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.

Job Summary:

IPG interns will hit the ground running in a fast-paced, collaborative environment tackling real time manufacturing challenges. You will work in concert with experienced engineers on a process improvement or development project, the results of which will be presented to your team at the end of the summer. At the conclusion of your time with IPG, you will have gained unique knowledge and lifelong connections.

Job Functions:

• Experience hands-on device fabrication in a cleanroom environment.
• Support engineers in the areas of photolithography, thin-film deposition and wet/dry etching
• Support process development for semiconductor device fabrication
• Support experiments for improving processes or procedures
• Study yield, repeatability, and performance of tools and/or processes

Education:

• Must be enrolled in 3rd year of a relevant engineering degree program with a College or University, preferred disciplines:

Experience:

• Basic knowledge of engineering principles
• Theoretical understanding of semiconductor device processing methods such as thin film deposition, photolithography, wet/dry etching, electroplating
• MS Office Products (Word, Excel, Visio)
• Familiarity with software tools like SolidWorks, SQL, and Origin is a plus

Required:

• Must be able to work from the IPG facility located in Oxford MA
• Must have reliable transportation to arrive to work on time