IPG Photonics is the leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 34

TOTAL RATINGS: 187

CEO: Valentin Gapontsev

Joining IPG Photonics - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

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Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

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Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at IPG Photonics are rated a D-. At IPG Photonics most employees said they received feedback never. Learn More about your managers at IPG Photonics.

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Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	100%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, IPG Photonics employees earn $104,856. IPG Photonics ranks in the Bottom 25% for compensation in Boston. Learn More about Salaries at IPG Photonics.

Average Salaries at IPG Photonics by Department

$162k*

Engineering

$146k*

Product

$112k*

Design

$84k*

Marketing

$70k*

Operations

$54k*

Admin

$88k*

Business Dev

$77k*

Finance

$74k*

Customer Support

$151k*

$104k*

$133k*

Legal

$162k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined IPG Photonics, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks?

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Comfort & Familiarity	0%
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What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

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1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

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Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

IPG Photonics ranks in the Bottom 10% of companies for professional development in Boston. 100% of employees feel as though IPG Photonics is beneficial to their continuous career growth. Learn More about Professional Development at IPG Photonics.

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Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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