Crystal Quality & Fabrication Workflow Specialist - Part-Time Contractor - Marlborough, MA

The Crystal Quality & Fabrication Workflow Specialist is responsible for assessing, documenting, and coordinating the utilization of highperformance optical crystals throughout the full inspection-fabrication-postprocessing cycle. This role serves as a key interface between crystal growth, fabrication, polishing, and downstream application teams to ensure optimal use of highquality material and maintain accurate tracking of crystal inventory and movement.

Key Responsibilities

Crystal Inspection & Quality Assessment

• Perform detailed optical imaging of grown crystals to evaluate structural quality, defects, and suitability for further processing.
• Conduct postpolishing structural inspections to confirm quality and compliance with required specifications.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, R&D, and manufacturing teams to determine appropriate applications for highquality crystals.
• Provide expert recommendations on next steps following inspection and fabrication outcomes.

Fabrication Preparation & Documentation

• Prepare precise fabrication instructions for:




• Inspection cuts
• Seed fabrication
• Witness optical elements
• Selected laser optical elements




• Create and submit R&D job requests using manufacturing database.

Process Tracking & Workflow Coordination

• Track fabrication and polishing orders through internal workflows to ensure timely progress and accurate status reporting.
• Manage leftover material after fabrication, including documentation, storage, and processing of scrapped crystals when applicable.

Data Management

• Maintain and continually update the R&D database with crystal movements, inspection results, fabrication data, and new characterization findings.

Additional Preferred Attributes (Optional to Include)

• Advanced degree in materials science, optics or 5 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of optical materials, crystal growth processes, and lasergrade crystal requirements.
• Ability to read and prepare technical drawings and fabrication instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail, documentation practices, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills for crossteam collaboration.

Pay Range:

The pay range on this posting applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location posted, the applicable range could differ. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.

Other Compensation: Employees in this role are eligible for additional rewards which could include:

• Annual Discretionary Bonus or Sales Bonus as Applicable

Benefits Provided: All Regular* US employees receive:

• Paid vacation time accrued based on years of service
• Paid sick time
• 12 (twelve) Paid Holidays Each Calendar Year




*Prorated for reduced hour schedules





Additional Benefits Offered: IPG also offers access to:





• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with options for HSA/FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disabilityinsurance
• 401(k) plan with Company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Parental Bonding Leave
• Bright Horizons Backup Care
• Bright Horizons College Coach






*Benefits eligibility may differ by program for reduced hour schedules





Deadline and How to Apply




This job posting will remain active until a candidate is identified and/or the Company rescinds the job posting.




For full consideration, please click on the link to apply.