IPG Photonics

Software Engineer Intern

May - August 2022 • Marlborough, MA

What I liked

Diversity of projects and departments available, supportive mentorship

What I wish was different

A larger intern class and events

Advice

Take initiative! Your internship experience will be defined by you.

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Mechanical Engineering Intern

June 2021 • Marlborough, MA

What I liked

I was apart of the manufacturing department for crystals (Crystal MFG). This department gave interns alot of opportunities to be involved, and to get the experience that they desired. Alot of the projects were interesting, and a great learning experience. Overall, this opportunity gave me a great insight on the manufacturing field.

What I wish was different

Unfortunately, sometimes the technician staff will be short-handed, and as a result... interns are called up to do technician work. This type of work can be extremely repetitive, and not relevant to the position that you applied for. If the intern does not oppose this type of work, they can be stuck with it their entire internship duration. Also, even though the projects that interns work on is great, often they are not implemented. This separates intern's work from the "real work" that is being done.

Advice

For one, I would recommend that this department expand on hiring more technicians, they are needed! And for any incoming interns for the crystals MFG group, make sure to ask questions when you have them, and to request additional work if you want more exposure in certain areas! And of course, if you do no like something, be vocal! Otherwise, you can end up in the cleanroom with technician duties, and you will learn nothing!

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Procurement Assistant Intern

June - July 2021 • Oxford, MA

What I liked

IPG did a great job of giving me exposure to various departments in the company. My supervisor also gave me great career advice.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to work a longer internship, and potentially one in a different department than Procurement.

Advice

Press into the work and you will thrive!

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Engineering Intern

June - August 2021 • Davenport, IA

What I liked

The rotational aspect and independent work style

What I wish was different

More guidance and work

Advice

You get what you put in for learning experience

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Laser Applications Engineer Intern

May - August 2019 • Santa Clara, CA

What I liked

I got to work on products that are still in the design phase and aren’t available to the public yet.

What I wish was different

Advice

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intern

May - August 2019 • Oxford, MA

What I liked

Working in the labs learning hands on

What I wish was different

I wish I knew about this internship sooner

Advice

Make strong connections there is a lot of people there who are very helpful

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Hardware Electrical Engineering intern

June - August 2018 • Nashua, NH

What I liked

The work environment, friendly mentors that help you grow as an individual, and the commute time. Takes about half an hour.

What I wish was different

I wish that I asked a bit more questions about certain things I worked on at my internship.

Advice

Start early to find either an internship/Co op, or a out of graduate position

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Redesign and Development Intern

June - August 2018 • Oxford, MA

What I liked

Extremely interesting project

What I wish was different

Advice

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