NPI Manufacturing Engineer — Shape Next-Gen Semiconductors

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Design Engineering and Manufacturing. You will drive DFM, DFA, and DFA strategies, influence product designs, and support new product introductions from concept to release.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering or related fields, with hands‑on experience in design reviews, process development, and PFMEA/Control Plans. This on‑site position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, NPI, Process Engineering, or related manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting products from design through manufacturing release.
• Working knowledge of DFM, DFA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing process development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design Engineering to ensure DFM, DFA, and DFX objectives are incorporated into new product designs.
• Participate in design reviews and provide manufacturing expertise from concept through production release.
• Review drawings, BOMs, routings, and engineering documentation to ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Drive standardization, part commonality, modular design, and error-proofing initiatives.
• Support prototype and First Article builds for new product introductions.
• Develop work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, and Control Plans for new assemblies.
• Collaborate with Test Development to define test requirements and support fixture development.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids that improve quality and productivity.
• Evaluate manufacturing costs, processes, and tooling requirements for new products.
• Apply continuous improvement and DFA principles to simplify assembly operations and improve efficiency.
• Support Engineering Change implementation and ensure proper manufacturing documentation and configuration control.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. in Beverly, MA is seeking an NPI Manufacturing Engineer to bridge Design Engineering and Manufacturing. You will drive DFM, DFA, and DFA strategies, influence product designs, and support new product introductions from concept to release.

The role requires 3–5 years in manufacturing engineering or related fields, with hands‑on experience in design reviews, process development, and PFMEA/Control Plans. This on‑site position offers a competitive salary and benefits.