Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 117,230 - 175,845; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package for regular employees

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Beverly, Massachusetts. This role focuses on testing hardware and software of Ion Implanter products. You will work within a team to develop test case matrices and perform validation of systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, programming experience, and a thorough understanding of semiconductor processes. Benefits include a competitive salary range and eligibility for the incentive bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to recognize equipment malfunction and provide detailed reports.
• Knowledge of High-Voltage & High Current Power Supplies and High Vacuum Systems.
• Programming skills in C, C++, C#, and Unix.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and design in a team environment.
• Develop and validate test case matrices covering hardware and software requirements.
• Operate Ion Implant equipment for hardware and software validation.
• Document issues in a Defect Tracking system.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical and Problem Solving

Troubleshooting Skills

Programming in C/C++/C#/Unix

Knowledge of High-Voltage Systems

Electrical Schematics Reading

Experience with Multimeter and Oscilloscope

Soldering and Crimping Skills

Knowledge of Semiconductor Processes

Job description

Job Description

Software Quality Assurance Engineer: This position involves the testing of hardware product and software control of Ion Implanter developed for wafer processing produced by Axcelis Technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to review requirements and design.
• Develop and validate test case matrices that cover all hardware and software requirements with focus on customer use case.
• Develop and validate HW and SW installation procedures for release to internal and external customers.
• Operate Ion Implant equipment and Simulator system to perform hardware and software validation, utilizing various test methodologies, tools, and applications.
• Perform thorough investigation of issues that arise during testing, identify root cause, and formulate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
• Generate detailed daily report that captures all test results and identified issues.
• Document issues in a Defect Tracking system with a clear and concise problem statement, root cause, supporting data & log files, and provide steps to reproduce and expected behavior.
• Work in a clean room environment wearing a full clean room suit and following clean protocols.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to details for reporting test results.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills for hardware and software failures.
• Ability to recognize equipment malfunction or operating problems, and provide detailed reports.
• Knowledge of High‑Voltage & High Current Power Supplies, High Vacuum System, Electro Mechanical Robots, and Hardware communication protocols.
• Knowledge of reading electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings for installation and validation.
• Experience using Multimeter, Oscilloscope, and various hand tools.
• Experience soldering electronic components and crimping electrical wires.
• Knowledge of Semiconductor Ion Implant Equipment or related semiconductor equipment, semiconductor industry processes and standards, semiconductor factory automation (SECS/GEM), SEMI standard electrical and mechanical design standards.
• Programming skill in C, C++, C#, Unix.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Axcelis is an equal opportunity employer. We provide reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates or employees unless it creates undue hardship. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation & Benefits

U.S. Base Salary Range: $117,230.64 - $175,845.96.

• Eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20+ hours per week.