Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer I

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 66,600 - 99,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Incentive bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is seeking an SQA Engineer in Beverly, MA, specializing in software testing for Ion Implanter systems. The ideal candidate will collaborate in a team to develop test case matrices and validate procedures, ensuring quality through detailed reporting.

The role requires extensive knowledge of high-voltage systems and hardware communication protocols. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and the ability to work onsite are necessary. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including participation in the team incentive bonus plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience in product or system testing.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Review requirements and design in a team environment.
• Develop and validate test case matrices.
• Operate Ion Implant equipment for validation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of high-voltage systems

Ability to read electrical schematics

Experience with multimeter and oscilloscope

Software programming (C, C++, C#, Unix)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Soldering tools

Job description

SQA Engineer

Job Overview

This position involves the testing of the software control of Ion Implanter developed for wafer processing by Axcelis Technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in working on complex electro‑mechanical systems and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to review requirements and design.
• Develop and validate test case matrices that cover all hardware and software requirements, focusing on customer use cases.
• Develop and validate hardware and software 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.
• Investigate issues arising during testing, identify root causes, and formulate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
• Generate detailed daily reports capturing all test results and issues found.
• Document issues in a defect tracking system with clear problem statements, root causes, supporting data and logs, and steps to reproduce with expected behavior.
• Work in a clean‑room environment wearing a full clean‑room suite and following clean protocol.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 systems, electro‑mechanical robots, and hardware communication protocols.
• Ability to read 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.
• Software programming languages: C, C++, C#, Unix shell scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in product or system testing, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Up to 10% domestic and international travel.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Beverly, MA.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $66,600.00 – $99,900.00.
• Eligible for the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20+ hours a week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Axcelis Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. The company provides employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. 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 undue hardship for the company.