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 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

Jul 28, 2021

Not a bad company to work for

R&d engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you work in a higher level position you get more schedule freedom. ESPP, 12 Holidays and lots of vacation time. Some times bonuses and almost always cost of living raises.

Cons

Its growing fast and with that they are forgetting to hire or promote from within. Outsiders get the management jobs unless you have a 4 year degree. So the old ways of promotion with decades of experience is gone there.

4.0

Jun 29, 2021

Position change according to their needs

Experimental technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very nice people around and chill workphase at times

Cons

What you apply for is not always what you end up doing

4.0

Jun 17, 2021

Intwrn

Intern - hourly

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are very cooperative and efficient

Cons

No Food court that sells food

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