Staff Applications Scientist

Axcelis-Technologies-Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. seeks a senior technical leader to strengthen customer relationships and advance device technology roadmaps.

You will influence process integration and device performance, leading collaborations with customers and internal teams to deliver differentiated implant solutions. You will drive strategic development, evaluate market opportunities, and coordinate with factories to maximize installed base performance, while protecting IP and advancing technology roadmaps across

Qualifications

• Experience leading edge logic device fabrication and/or R&D in semiconductor equipment.
• Ability to analyze complex data and design experiments for process tuning.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction to grow share and TAM in target markets.
• Lead device technology discussions and align with customer roadmaps.
• Manage technical roadmap meetings and engagement programs with customers.
• Protect IP and coordinate with factory teams to ensure high installed base performance.
• Identify HVPs and design alternative technology solutions for customers.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Process integration

Technical marketing

Customer engagement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Team leadership

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTIONOverviewn This key role is focused on strengthening Axcelis’ working relationships with customers’ research and development organizationsn Increasing our level of understanding of emerging integrated circuit fabrication challenges as they relate to device performance and yieldn Identification and development of unique and enabling implant solutions that address customers’ emerging transistor fabrication challengesResponsibilitiesn Strategic Development• Identifies inflections, threats and opportunities for share and TAM growth• Determines market segmentation & requirements• Delivers a detailed competitive analysis• Develops a winning product/ business strategy• Work with product marketing on device performance related proof statements that support or build product differentiationn Device Technology• Provides leadership and direction through managers for providing perspective of customer process and device roadmaps (N to N+ 2) for a broad function area• Recognized as a technology expert for current and future roadmaps: N, N+ 1, N+2• Participate as subject level experts in device matching and troubleshootingn Technical Marketing• Owns and manages technical roadmap meetings (TRM) and technical engagement programs with customer(s)• Protects customer(s) IP, protects Axcelis IP, understands competitive performance and positioning• Manages local technical resources and works closely with factory teams to ensure high installed base performance and customer(s) satisfactionn Process Integration• Discovers customer(s) HVP (High Value Problem), understands options and influences the customer’s technical choices• Designs alternative technology solutions and improves customer(s) preference to engage Axcelis on technical problems• TD Process Integration: Drive all technical collaborations with consortia or possible partner companiesSkills, Knowledge and AbilityAbility to: Interface, negotiate, and coach customers on technical problems in both proactive and reactive mode. Apply scientific method to difficult problems. Logically analyze data and technical information. Design experiments and statistical process control techniques. Research information. Prepare technical written reports. Make corrective plans. Recommend changes in design standards and polices. Apply technical troubleshooting to customers. Demonstrate integrity and trust. Demonstrate creativity on the job. Organize work. Learn on the fly.Knowledge of: Multiple aspects of semiconductor device physics and process integration. Semiconductor physics, Material processing and analysis. Semiconductor fabrication and device operations principle. Clean room protocols and wafer processing. Wafer methodology. Basic business, accounting & financial practices. Basic management techniques. Supervising others.Skilled at: Using PC. Guiding others through technical issues. Personal communications. Delivering formal training & presentations. Interpreting engineering standards and forms. Applying knowledge to the solution of difficult problems. Written communication. Time management. Technical learning. Problem solving. Priority setting.Education and Experiences Bachelors and 10+ years, Masters and 6+ years, or Doctorate and 4-6 years in leading edge logic device fabrication and/or research and/or equipment manufacturing environment.LocationAxcelis headquarter is located in Beverly, MA, this position may be based on outside headquarters depending on Axcelis business opportunities..EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTIt 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$153,200.00 - $254,192.40This 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 onmultiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, worklocation, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression asyou develop within the role.Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in theAxcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regularemployees working 20+ hours a week).