Axcelis Technologies
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Beverly, MA · Senior
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$921 more — $121,971 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $121,971 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Mechanical Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Mechanical Engineers (17-2141) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Directly influence performance, yield, and reliability at the system and customer level
- Troubleshoot complex system issues using root cause methods and data-driven approaches
- Demonstrated ownership of subsystems or major components in a product development environment
Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical subsystems and assemblies for advanced semiconductor equipment
- Own engineering execution from concept through validation and release, delivering complete solutions to technical challenges
- Perform design tradeoffs and risk assessments, selecting optimal solutions based on performance, cost, and schedule
- Conduct engineering analyses (tolerance, thermal, structural), validating designs through both simulation and first-principles calculations
- Plan and execute structured testing and validation, including prototype builds and experimental characterization
- Analyze test and field data to identify trends, validate performance, and drive design improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with process, electrical, controls, manufacturing, and suppliers to deliver integrated solutions
- Communicate design decisions, technical risks, and progress to stakeholders with clarity and ownership
- Translate system-level and process requirements into clear mechanical design requirements
- Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and SEMI/safety requirements
Requirements
- 8-12+ years of experience designing complex electromechanical systems
- Strong proficiency in 3D CAD and PLM tools (Creo/Windchill or equivalent)
- Solid experience with mechanism design, tolerance analysis, and engineering fundamentals
- Experience in new product development (NPI) environments with fast iteration cycles
Nice to have
- BS in Mechanical Engineering required (MS preferred)
Skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Compensation
- $121,050.08 - $181,575.12
- 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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