R&D Equipment Engineer: Ion Beam Systems

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Innovative R&D Equipment Engineer to support R&D development systems related to ion beam implantation. You will own multiple engineering assets, install and replace gases, ensure safety interlocks, run tests, and present findings to cross-functional teams.

The role involves developing instrumentation, supporting design reviews, and maintaining documentation. Travel is expected up to 10% and requires reading drawings and electrical schematics in a

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3–10 years of experience required.
• Hiring level commensurate with capability and experience.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration attitude.
• Creativity and strong problem solving for research with high uncertainty.
• Strong communicator and able to explain complex issues clearly in verbal, written and presentation formats.
• Ability to read parts and assemblies drawings.
• Ability to read and update electrical and controls schematics.
• Experience with toxic and hazardous gases/chemicals.
• Experience with high voltage equipment.
• Well versed in safety equipment and protocols.
• Ability to stand long hours and lift >35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the tool owner for multiple engineering assets including maintenance, repair and interfacing with facilities.
• Perform installation and replacement of required gases and chemicals using safety procedures.
• Ensure all safety interlocks are operational.
• Run tests and experiments, and perform data formatting and analysis.
• Present findings and improvements to cross-functional teams.
• Develop and install instrumentation and measurement systems as needed.
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Provide documentation support such as drawings, procedures, test procedures, test data.
• Interact with on-site manufacturing warehouse and equipment engineering teams.
• Domestic and international travel to support R&D activities (<10%).

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Teamwork

Strong communicator

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Read electrical schematics

Data analysis

LabVIEW (preferred)

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

B.S. in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Innovative R&D Equipment Engineer to support R&D development systems related to ion beam implantation. You will own multiple engineering assets, install and replace gases, ensure safety interlocks, run tests, and present findings to cross-functional teams.

The role involves developing instrumentation, supporting design reviews, and maintaining documentation. Travel is expected up to 10% and requires reading drawings and electrical schematics in a