Senior Mechanical Engineer — End-to-End Hardware Design

Axcelis Technologies; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 121,050 - 181,575; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical subsystem design for next-generation semiconductor capital equipment. You will drive designs that directly influence tool performance, throughput, and customer productivity.

You will collaborate across process, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability, performing analyses and prototype validation to deliver integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required (MS preferred).
• 8–12+ years of experience designing complex electromechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ownership of subsystems or major components in a product development environment.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools (Creo/Windchill or equivalent).
• Solid experience with mechanism design, tolerance analysis, and engineering fundamentals.
• Working knowledge of FEA and analytical methods for design validation (Ansys preferred).
• Ability to independently drive design work while collaborating across teams.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical subsystems and assemblies for advanced semiconductor equipment
• Own engineering execution from concept through validation and release, delivering complete solutions to technical challenges
• Translate system-level and process requirements into clear mechanical design requirements
• Perform design tradeoffs and risk assessments, selecting optimal solutions based on performance, cost, and schedule
• Conduct engineering analyses (tolerance, thermal, structural), validating designs through both simulation and first-principles calculations
• Plan and execute structured testing and validation, including prototype builds and experimental characterization
• Analyze test and field data to identify trends, validate performance, and drive design improvements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with process, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver integrated solutions
• Troubleshoot complex system issues using root cause methods and data-driven approaches
• Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and SEMI/safety requirements
• Communicate design decisions, technical risks, and progress to stakeholders with clarity and ownership

Skills

3D CAD

PLM tools

Analysis skills

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Creo/Windchill

Ansys

Job description

Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical subsystem design for next-generation semiconductor capital equipment. You will drive designs that directly influence tool performance, throughput, and customer productivity.

You will collaborate across process, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability, performing analyses and prototype validation to deliver integrated solutions.