Manufacturing Test Development Engineer Co-op

Job Title

Manufacturing Test Development Engineer Co-op

Role Summary

Six-month on-site co-op at Axcelis Technologies in Beverly, MA, focused on designing, building, validating, and supporting electrical and mechanical manufacturing test equipment and fixtures for semiconductor production. The role provides hands-on experience with automated test equipment, hardware-level debugging, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

Co-op cycle: July 6 to December 18. A $1,000 travel stipend is provided to support commuting students.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Co-op/Internship). Intended for undergraduate students currently enrolled in a relevant engineering program; prior professional experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities for this co-op assignment include:

• Design, develop, build, validate, and maintain electrical and mechanical manufacturing test solutions, including automated test equipment and custom test fixtures.
• Use manual, subtractive, and additive manufacturing techniques for fixture fabrication.
• 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 test documentation, procedures, and reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase test coverage, throughput, and repeatability.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills, availability, and practical abilities for the co-op:

• Familiarity with 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with schematic/PCB tools such as Altium, KiCad, or QElectroTech.
• Experience or familiarity with fabrication tools and techniques (calipers, hand tools, 3D printing, fixture fabrication).
• Familiarity with measurement equipment: digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems (DAQ).
• Experience with project planning tools (Gantt charts, Microsoft Project/Planner) is helpful.
• Available for the specified co-op cycle (July 6 – December 18) and able to work onsite Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Education Requirements

Applicants must be candidates for a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering program; currently enrolled undergraduate status is required.

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.