Staff Mechanical Engineer

Axcelis Technologies, Inc.; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Team Incentive bonus

Job summary

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. in the United States is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, verification, and release of highly automated electromechanical systems used in ion implanters.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration, adherence to development processes, and delivering with quality and on schedule. Ideal candidates will bring 10+ years in mechanical engineering, strong skills in 3D modeling, FEA, and experience with offshore teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design, manufacture and service of highly automated electromechanical systems.
• Strong decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with offshore teams and capital equipment design is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative solutions for ion implanters and monitor progress.
• Adhere to development process including planning, reviews, verification and validation.
• Coordinate with program engineers and offshore teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Communicate project status to customers and cross-functional groups.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements, safety, SEMI and spec.
• Manage mechanical lifecycle for new and legacy products with project managers.
• Troubleshoot system-level problems, find root causes, and propose corrective actions.
• Knowledge of controls and electrical systems is helpful.

Skills

Project Management

PLM

Windchill

3D modeling

FEA analysis

Creo

Ansys

Offshore collaboration

Education

BSME/MSME

10+ years Mechanical Engineering experience

Tools

PTC Windchill

PTC Creo

Ansys

3D modeling

FEA

Job description

Responsibilities

Develop new and innovative solutions for existing and future ion implanters. Ensures adherence to the development process, including requirements planning, schedule estimates, concept reviews, design reviews, verification, and validation test plans. Monitors progress of projects, confers with program and project engineers, and reviews reports to see that development is progressing according to schedule and within budgetary guidelines. Recommends corrective action as required. Manages the mechanical engineering interface to the design services group and to offshore teams to deliver quality designs and on‑time performance. Communicates to customers and cross‑functional groups the status of various development projects. Ensures that products and projects are delivered to meet customer requirements and specifications. Holds mechanical engineers accountable to quality goals, schedules, development process, and system performance. The role requires close day‑to‑day interaction with both project managers and key customers to manage the complete mechanical engineering lifecycle for new and legacy products. Strong interpersonal skills are mandatory, together with a drive to succeed. Ensures mechanical designs meet design objectives as well as safety, industry (SEMI), and customer specific requirements. Executes design, qualification, and release of mechanical assemblies—experience with semiconductor capital equipment a plus. Troubleshoot, find root cause, and recommend corrective actions to system‑level problems that cross multiple engineering disciplines. Having some knowledge of controls and electrical systems would be helpful.

Qualifications

Accomplished mechanical engineer capable of contributing to technical design. Know how to roll up your sleeves and get the job done right. Practical experience with the design, manufacture, and service of highly automated electromechanical systems. Have an unrelenting drive for understanding the fundamental physics behind the most complicated parts of our system; refuse to take things at face value. Must possess strong decision‑making, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Solid technical background to understand, communicate, and make decisions to improve the overall product and mechanical architecture. Experience working with offshore teams is a benefit. Capital equipment design experience is a plus. Strong written and verbal skills. Strong Project Management Skills are required. Experience with a PLM system. Specific knowledge of the following is a plus: PTC/Windchill. 3D modeling and FEA analysis skills. Specific knowledge of the following is a plus: PTC/Creo, Ansys. BSME (MSME preferred) 10+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering.

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

$149,532.86 - $224,299.30 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).

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. Our influence is global, with over 30 locations, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. Ready to unleash your full potential? Discover just how far you can go, at Axcelis.