2nd Shift Manufacturing Test Lead – Elevate Quality & Automation

Axcelis Technologies; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 143,000; Full time

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Job summary

Axcelis Technologies seeks a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Test Engineering Supervisor to lead a team ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality test processes. You will drive development and continuous improvement of manufacturing test systems, partner with Operations, Quality, and Product Development, and focus on productivity and reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing test engineering with leadership experience, plus strong SPC, root-cause

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing test engineering experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience with automated test equipment, production troubleshooting, and manufacturing process control.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis methodologies, SPC, and continuous improvement principles.
• Proficient reading complex schematics and drawings.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of test engineers and technicians supporting manufacturing operations.
• Lead daily test engineering activities to ensure production goals, quality targets, and delivery commitments are achieved.
• Drive troubleshooting and root cause analysis of product, process, and test equipment failures.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize manufacturing test processes, procedures, and documentation.
• Oversee installation, qualification, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production test equipment and automated test systems.
• Ensure robust test coverage and process controls are implemented to maintain product quality and reliability.
• Monitor KPIs including yield, test cycle time, equipment uptime, and first-pass success rates.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams to improve manufacturability, testability, and product performance.
• Lead CAPA activities and support customer and internal audits as required.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to reduce cost and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage project priorities, resource allocation, and staffing plans to support changing business needs.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring successful transition from development to production.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and performance management for direct reports.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Creo

AutoCAD

LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Axcelis Technologies seeks a 2nd Shift Manufacturing Test Engineering Supervisor to lead a team ensuring safe, efficient production and high-quality test processes. You will drive development and continuous improvement of manufacturing test systems, partner with Operations, Quality, and Product Development, and focus on productivity and reliability.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering and 5+ years in manufacturing test engineering with leadership experience, plus strong SPC, root-cause