Manufacturing Test Development Co-op
Axcelis TechnologiesJob Title
Manufacturing Test Development Co-op
Role Summary
Six-month on-site engineering co-op at Axcelis' Beverly, MA facility to design, develop, validate, and support electrical and mechanical manufacturing test equipment and fixtures. The role involves hands-on hardware debugging, test automation, and collaboration with manufacturing, design, process, and quality teams.
Co-op cycle: Jan 1 to July 2. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Axcelis provides a $1,000 travel stipend for commuting students; local transit options include the Salem Skipper (Salem Skipper).
Experience Level
Entry-level co-op / internship targeted at current undergraduate students; this is a 6-month assignment (no specific years of professional experience required).
Responsibilities
The co-op will support test development and manufacturing readiness through hands-on engineering work and cross-functional collaboration.
- Design, build, validate, and maintain electrical and mechanical test solutions, including automated test equipment and custom test fixtures
- Use manual, subtractive, and additive manufacturing techniques to meet fixture requirements
- Perform hardware-level debugging of test systems, instrumentation, and interfaces
- Analyze test data to identify failure modes, root causes, and process variations
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design, process, and quality engineering teams to meet fixture and test requirements
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation, procedures, and reports
- Support continuous-improvement initiatives to increase test coverage, throughput, and repeatability
- Work on assigned projects under mentorship and communicate progress to stakeholders
Requirements
Required technical skills and tool familiarity for the role.
- Familiarity with CAD/modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD
- Familiarity with schematic and PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, or QElectroTech
- Experience with fabrication and workshop tools (3D printing, calipers, hand tools)
- Familiarity with measurement equipment: DMMs, oscilloscopes, and data-acquisition systems (DAQ)
- Experience with hardware-level debugging and instrumentation
- Familiarity with project-management tools (Gantt charts, Microsoft Project/Planner)
- Ability to produce clear test documentation and reports
Education Requirements
Applicants must be candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar undergraduate engineering program.
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.
