On-Site Value Engineering Mechanical Engineer — Semiconductors

Axcelis Technologies; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA is seeking a Value Engineering Mechanical Engineer to evaluate, select, and qualify mechanical components for Axcelis products. You’ll drive cost-saving initiatives while improving quality, reliability, and supply chain resilience.

Collaborate with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to implement qualification programs, assess supplier changes, and lead component qualification efforts across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years of professional engineering experience in value engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, component engineering, supplier quality, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, select, and qualify mechanical components used in Axcelis products and systems.
• Identify and investigate alternative component technologies, materials, and suppliers to reduce cost and improve quality and reliability.
• Serve as the technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams, facilitating component selection, qualification, and issue resolution.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to drive value engineering initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier change notifications and determine qualification requirements to support implementation of component changes.
• Lead component qualification efforts, including testing, validation, documentation, and release activities.
• Develop and maintain supplier selection and qualification guidelines, processes, and best practices.
• Support business continuity initiatives by qualifying alternate components and suppliers.
• Maintain component records, qualification data, test results, and supporting documentation within component management systems.
• Participate in root cause investigations and reliability improvement activities to enhance overall product performance.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, product quality, and long-term reliability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA is seeking a Value Engineering Mechanical Engineer to evaluate, select, and qualify mechanical components for Axcelis products. You’ll drive cost-saving initiatives while improving quality, reliability, and supply chain resilience.

Collaborate with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to implement qualification programs, assess supplier changes, and lead component qualification efforts across programs.