Staff Mechanical Engineer
Axcelis TechnologiesJob Title
Staff Mechanical Engineer
Role Summary
Lead mechanical design and development of highly automated semiconductor capital equipment (ion implanters). Own projects from concept through release, coordinate with product and marketing, and mentor junior engineers.
Deliver robust, manufacturable designs that meet safety, SEMI, and customer requirements.
Experience Level
Senior - 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience in electromechanical or capital equipment design.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the mechanical engineering lifecycle and successful delivery of new and legacy products.
- Develop innovative mechanical solutions for ion implanters and related capital equipment.
- Lead requirements planning, concept and design reviews, verification, validation, and release activities.
- Monitor project schedules, budgets, and progress; recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Manage mechanical interfaces with design services, offshore teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Communicate project status to customers and internal teams; ensure products meet specifications.
- Ensure designs meet safety, industry (SEMI), and customer-specific requirements.
- Troubleshoot system-level problems across disciplines and recommend corrective actions.
- Coach and guide less experienced engineers; delegate to elevate team capability.
Requirements
Key skills and experience expected for immediate contribution.
- Must-have: Practical experience designing, manufacturing, and servicing highly automated electromechanical systems; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; solid technical judgment to influence product and mechanical architecture; hands-on approach to execute designs.
- Project management skills and experience with PLM systems.
- 3D CAD modeling and FEA analysis capabilities (experience with Creo and Ansys is preferred).
- Nice-to-have: Semiconductor capital equipment or ion implanter experience; experience with offshore teams; PTC/Windchill knowledge; familiarity with controls/electrical systems.
Education Requirements
BS in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) required; MS in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) preferred.
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.
