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Employee Spotlight: Peter Shields

Written by The Energetiq Team | (March 20, 2025)

Peter is a Systems Engineer who specializes in building and fine-tuning Energetiq’s Laser-Driven Light Sources (LDLS®). After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, he joined Energetiq and has been an invaluable member of the team for over three years. When he’s not building systems in the lab, Peter enjoys playing with his dog, going on scenic drives, and riding bikes. 

What is your favorite part about Energetiq?

I like that my day-to-day is always busy. Whether it is completing my own tasks or helping others get ahead in their tasks, I enjoy staying active at work and not staying at my desk all day. 

What is a fun fact about yourself that somebody may not know?

I played Quidditch (now called Quadball) during my final semester at UMass.

How has Energetiq helped you in your career development?

Working at Energetiq has helped me clarify my career goals. I enjoy being involved in new product development, collaborating with engineering teams and other departments. The process of taking a new idea and seeing it through all stages of development is very rewarding to me.

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