Reliability Test and Failure Analysis Engineer

Axcelis Technologies; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship from senior engineers

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies is seeking a hands-on Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer in Beverly, MA to develop and execute test plans ensuring products meet reliability standards. You will interact with Product, HW, SW and Quality teams to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded.

The role involves owning test stands, maintaining lab assets, defining equipment requirements, and leading failure analysis across electro-mechanical modules in ion implanter solutions.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in ME, EE or Reliability Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in electrical design, reliability or failure analysis.
• Experience with robotic or semiconductor products.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Design, guide, and create test methods and procedures for new and existing technologies.
• Own the product or test stand for continued testing for functionality, reliability and robustness on NPI products.
• Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned test stands and Lab assets.
• Define equipment requirements, configurations, and test capabilities.
• Maintain test stand hardware, software, instrumentation, and supporting documentation.
• Manage lifecycle activities including maintenance, upgrades and replacement recommendations.
• Ensure test procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria are defined and followed.
• Support troubleshooting of test failures, instrumentation issues, and data collection problems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop/update test methodologies.
• Develop and perform the Reliability test plans and protocols.
• Perform bench top testing and develop fixturing as needed.
• Perform failure Analysis of electro‑mechanical modules/components within ion implanter solutions.
• Work with HW and SW design teams to analyze symptoms or logs in the event of product failures leading to root causes.
• Analyze failed units to find root cause and validate preventive actions.
• Generate Failure Analysis(FA) test reports to be used for communicating issues and root causes.
• Develop methods to identify critical potential failure modes and prevent/fix prior to new product launches.
• Support cross functional teams to perform DFMEA in early life cycle phase and recommend design changes.
• Program manage Axcelis Reliability and Failure Analysis Lab assets which includes test chambers/tables, test stands and failure analysis resources
• Schedule intake and exit of the test activities in collaboration with Product Reliability and Validation team
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential functional or reliability issues.
• Maintain accurate records, calibration and documentation of test and failure analysis activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail oriented

MS Office

Education

BS/MS in ME, EE or Reliability Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Reliability Test and Failure Analysis Engineer

Location: Beverly, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

Axcelis Technologies is seeking a motivated hands‑on Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will develop and execute test plans to ensure our products, processes, and systems to meet semiconductor industry's reliability standards and best practices. This position will interact with Product, HW, SW and Quality Team to ensure that our products meet and/or exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, guide, and create test methods and procedures for new and existing technologies.
• Own the product or test stand for continued testing for functionality, reliability and robustness on NPI products
• Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned test stands and Lab assets
• Define equipment requirements, configurations, and test capabilities
• Maintain test stand hardware, software, instrumentation, and supporting documentation
• Manage lifecycle activities including maintenance, upgrades and replacement recommendations
• Ensure test procedures, work instructions, and acceptance criteria are defined and followed
• Support troubleshooting of test failures, instrumentation issues, and data collection problems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to develop/update test methodologies.
• Develop and perform the Reliability test plans and protocols.
• Perform bench top testing and develop fixturing as needed.
• Perform failure Analysis of electro‑mechanical modules/components within ion implanter solutions.
• Work with HW and SW design teams to analyze symptoms or logs in the event of product failures leading to root causes.
• Analyze failed units to find root cause and validate preventive actions.
• Generate Failure Analysis(FA) test reports to be used for communicating issues and root causes.
• Develop methods to identify critical potential failure modes and prevent/fix prior to new product launches.
• Support cross functional teams to perform DFMEA in early life cycle phase and recommend design changes.
• Program manage Axcelis Reliability and Failure Analysis Lab assets which includes test chambers/tables, test stands and failure analysis resources
• Schedule intake and exit of the test activities in collaboration with Product Reliability and Validation team
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential functional or reliability issues.
• Maintain accurate records, calibration and documentation of test and failure analysis activities.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in ME, EE or Reliability Engineering or equivalent
• Cumulative 3+ year experience in electrical design, reliability, or failure analysis.
• Experience with robotic products or semiconductor products in general
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Eagerness to learn and grow within the team

Preferred Skills

• Hands‑on experience with operation and maintenance of the test stands, thermal and humidity test chambers and shock/vibration tables
• Experience with data acquisition applications including LabView programming.
• Experience with optical/digital microscopy, fractography, sample mounting and sample preparation.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in materials characterization and spectroscopy techniques (e.g., FTIR, XRF, etc.)
• Working knowledge of industry standards including SEMI standards
• First‑hand experience in sourcing, bringing up, and maintenance of a newly created Reliability and Failure Analysis laboratory.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Mentorship from experienced reliability and test engineering professionals.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.

U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE

$156,685.60 - $235,028.40

This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.

Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on multiple factors, including job‑related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as you develop within the role.

Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).