Engineering Test I - 1st Shift

Job Title

Manufacturing Test Development Engineer I — 1st Shift

Role Summary

Work on design, development, validation, and optimization of electrical and mechanical manufacturing test solutions for ion implantation and semiconductor equipment production. The role partners with design, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and process teams to improve test coverage, reliability, and throughput.

This position contributes to new product introduction, production readiness, and continuous improvement efforts while leading small projects and mentoring junior technicians or interns.

Experience Level

Entry-level. 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience in test development, manufacturing, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing and validating production test systems, troubleshooting hardware and instrumentation, and improving manufacturing performance.

• Design, develop, and optimize electrical and mechanical manufacturing test solutions, automated test equipment, fixtures, and tooling.
• Validate and qualify test systems for robustness, repeatability, and scalability in production.
• Debug test equipment, instrumentation interfaces, sensors, and PCBA-level hardware; drive root cause to resolution.
• Analyze test data to find trends, systemic issues, and opportunities for process improvement using statistical methods.
• Define test strategies and requirements with cross-functional partners to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Support new product introduction and design for testability to ensure production readiness.
• Create and maintain test specifications, validation plans, procedures, and engineering reports.
• Lead small to medium projects including timelines, deliverables, budgets, and cross-functional alignment.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior co-ops/interns and technicians.

Requirements

Required technical skills and competencies for successful performance in this role.

• Must-have: Experience with CAD modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Must-have: Understanding of electrical schematics, PCB design fundamentals, and debugging techniques.
• Must-have: Hands-on use of lab instrumentation (NI DAQ, NI PXI, DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers) and experience integrating automated test systems and fixtures.
• Must-have: Strong data analysis skills using Excel, Python, MATLAB, Minitab, or similar; familiarity with statistical process control methods (SPC).
• Must-have: Experience with fabrication and prototyping tools (machining, 3D printing, precision measurement).
• Ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and independently drive complex problem resolution.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills; attention to detail and continuous improvement orientation.
• Nice-to-have: Prior experience in semiconductor manufacturing test development or new product introduction projects.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is required. The role expects 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience in test development, manufacturing, or related fields.

About the Company

Company: Axcelis Technologies

Headquarters: Beverly, MA, USA

Global supplier of ion implantation equipment and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. Axcelis designs and manufactures tools and services used in wafer fabrication by leading chipmakers to improve device performance and production yield.