Does IPG Photonics pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IPG Photonics employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IPG Photonics. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IPG Photonics?

63% of IPG Photonics employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IPG Photonics 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IPG Photonics?

Technician (18) , Engineer (10) , Mechanical Engineer (7) , Production Assembler (7) , Engineering Intern (5) , Operator (5) , Software Engineer (5) , Intern (4) , LASER TECHNICIAN (4) , Process Engineer (4) , Technical Support Specialist (4) , Assembler (3) , Electrical Engineer (3) , Intern - Hourly (3) , Internship (3)

What are the pros of working at IPG Photonics according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits were good and diverse employees" ((in 29 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and helpful!" ((in 11 reviews)); "Worked with a lot of really great people" ((in 10 reviews)); "Managers do work with you" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good technology and good people" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at IPG Photonics according to real employee reviews?

"I also think that an entire product line was scapegoated for issues that were 100% relevant to poor management." ((in 16 reviews)); "My main goal was to improve production by reducing confusion on the engineering and manufacturing floors through better communication." ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management lacks foresight and plans poorly leaving the workers to make up their slack." ((in 5 reviews)); "Bad leadership" ((in 5 reviews)); "Do not expect an annual raise or bonus each year." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about IPG Photonics layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about IPG Photonics layoffs and their outlook for job security at IPG Photonics in 2026.

What are the top reviewed IPG Photonics locations?

Oxford , Marlborough , Worcester , Boston , Minneapolis , Dallas , Nashua , Davenport , Webster , Birmingham , Novi , Oxford , Wayne , Oxford , Manchester , Hamden , Thompson , Boylston , North Oxford , Fridley

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IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(261 total reviews)

Eugene Scherbakov

54% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.8

Career opportunities

IPG Photonics has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IPG Photonics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

261 reviews

4.0

Jun 22, 2024

Great Pay but not the best leadership

Electrical engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The pay was great! My manager was really understanding when I needed time off. Work life balance was superb. I really appreciate the time that I spent with the team I worked with. Now that time has passed I realized what a great opportunity I had working with this company.

Cons

I worked hard for the money and extra roles were directed to me frequently regardless of my work load. For some odd reason, all the physicist thought they were my direct manager. Leadership and management was lacking in a concise direction.

3.0

Apr 23, 2024

It's ok

Shipping clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I honestly have more cons than pros with this company.The boss in shipping is fair but higher ups limit possibilities, I think he tries his best. During the summer the building is air conditioning and in the winter there is heat, the bathrooms and break room and usually clean. When there is overtime. Yearly bonus. Health insurance works for me.

Cons

Poor raises, favoritism, you can learn new things and get no raise, short staffed, cutting of overtime, layoffs, lack of communication, lack of structure, poor hourly wages,

1.0

Jan 5, 2024

Rigged Performance Evaluations

Electronics technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to truly feel as if you give your all, work for free, make sacrifices that helped the company immensely grow.

Cons

All your hard work and effort go to nothing. They don't care, They have rigged multiple performance evaluations, in an effort to make you feel less than you are and not seek a raise.

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