Axcelis Technologies

Axcelis Technologies

Optical Systems Engineer

Beverly, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$132k-$198kDetected 27 days ago
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Lottery odds (Level IV)94
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About the role

  • Business Unit: Technology Development, IBU
  • This role will be responsible for creating innovative optical solutions that enable next-generation process control, wafer alignment, materials characterization, and implant verification technologies.
  • The successful candidate will serve as the company's principal optical expert, translating physical concepts into practical, manufacturable systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, analysis, and development of optical systems for semiconductor manufacturing and metrology applications.
  • Develop novel optical approaches for process monitoring, wafer alignment, implant verification, materials characterization, and related applications.
  • Perform optical modeling, simulation, tolerancing, and performance analysis using appropriate engineering tools.
  • Design and specify optical subsystems, including: Lasers and illumination systems
  • Build and evaluate proof-of-concept systems and engineering prototypes.
  • Develop experimental plans, execute measurements, analyze data, and draw conclusions from complex physical phenomena.
  • Work closely with mechanical, electrical, software, controls, and process engineers to implement complete solutions.
  • you develop within the role.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience developing complex optical systems.
  • Strong understanding of: Geometrical optics
  • Experience moving systems from concept through prototype and validation.
  • Programming experience with MATLAB, Python, or similar scientific computing tools.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.

Nice to have

  • Semiconductor equipment or semiconductor metrology experience.
  • Experience using Zemax, Code V, FRED, COMSOL, or similar modeling tools.
  • Experience designing opto-mechanical assemblies for industrial environments.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis and measurement-system validation.
  • The ideal candidate is:
  • Comfortable working in ambiguous, early-stage development environments.
  • Equally capable of deriving a theoretical model, aligning optics on a laboratory bench, and explaining results to senior leadership.
  • Passionate about turning physics into products.

Skills

  • Evaluate intellectual property, technical risks, and competitive technologies related to optical systems.
  • Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Compensation

  • $132,073.00 - $198,109.00
  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

  • multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work
  • location, and internal equity.

Equal opportunity

  • 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.
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