Senior SW Application Development Engineer – Beam Tuning and Controls

Axcelis Technologies; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA invites a Senior Software Engineer to develop real-time machine control software for Ion Beam generation. You will work with software and hardware engineers, process scientists, and product teams to translate requirements into robust features for high-performance equipment.

The role demands 8–10 years of experience in semiconductor software, strong C/C++ skills, and embedded RTOS experience.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of software development for semiconductor equipment.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills and RTOS experience.
• Experience with real-time machine control and embedded systems.
• Experience with sensors, actuators, and IO systems.
• Ability to work in Clean Room environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team player.

Responsibilities

• Develop production-quality real-time machine control SW in C/C++.
• Enhance and debug software, fixing issues.
• Collaborate with product team across multiple domains to define requirements.
• Investigate and resolve field-reported issues.
• Test on hardware and simulators.
• Travel to customer sites domestically or internationally.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Real-time control

Embedded systems

RTOS

Hardware software interface

Signal processing basics

Team communication

Education

BS in engineering or physics

Tools

Wind River VxWorks

Embedded development tools

Real-time data acquisition tools

Job description

Job Description

Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars. We have become a technology leader by providing the innovation necessary for business to thrive, quality of life to advance, and the environment to flourish—enabling a truly sustainable future.

Job Description

Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars. We have become a technology leader by providing the innovation necessary for business to thrive, quality of life to advance, and the environment to flourish—enabling a truly sustainable future.

Our influence is global, with more than 30 offices worldwide, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. Our team is expanding, and we are currently hiring Senior SW Engineers for our Beverly MA location.

In this role the SW engineer will develop software specifically for Ion Beam generation, including the monitoring and control of beam uniformity and beam angles, to produce high quality beams that meet customers process constraints in minimum amount of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop production quality real-time machine control SW applications primarily in C/C++
• Develop major and minor enhancements as well as bug fixes
• Work closely with Product Team including software & hardware engineers, process engineers, scientists and marketing to develop requirements and design definition for software features
• Work with Product Support to investigate and resolve field reported issues on released products
• Work with Software Quality Group to test on both Implanter Hardware and on Product simulator
• This role could include travel to customer sites both foreign and domestic locations

Basic Qualifications

• Experience developing controls for complex electro-mechanical hardware components with distributed IO systems, multi-tiered /multi-platform control architecture required and the ability understand the hardware and physical system being controlled
• Strong C/C++ programming skills
• Experience developing real-time multi-tasked control using a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Windriver VxWorks OS
• Experience in area of real-time machine control and instrumentation device interfaces (sensors, actuators, motors, encoders, IO systems) required
• Solid experience with high speed real-time data acquisition, manipulation and transfer
• Solid mathematical skills and basic understanding of control theory as applied to motion and other physical systems
• Practical experience implementing single and multivariate closed loop control for various types of physical systems
• Experience with implementation and application of signal processing methods such as peak detection, noise filtering, and linear/non-linear control loop compensation for response optimization
• Experience with embedded systems development required
• Understanding of implications of HW/SW partitioning as related to system performance and reliability required
• A team-player attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
• Ability to work in Clean Room environment.

Experience With The Following, a Plus

• Systems experience in Ion beam generation and control
• Systems experience in Plasma physics
• RF and microwave generators
• MKS Macro node (or other) Modbus controllers
• Ethernet TCP/IP and RS-232 communication interfaces

Education

• Minimum BS in a related Engineering or physics degree with experience in software development for electro-mechanical systems. MS or PhD in this area is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in developing, documenting, and testing of software for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment or similar complex electro-mechanical equipment.

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

$141,913.76 - $212,870.64

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).