Axcelis Technologies

Senior Advanced Control & Automation Engineer- Semiconductor Equipment

Beverly, MA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$124k-$186kDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

The ideal candidate is technically strong, hands-on, and able to contribute across multiple phases of the product lifecycle while working with cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and support industrial automation and control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related electromechanical subsystems.
Develop and maintain PLC-based control logic, industrial automation sequences, interlocks, alarms, and machine state control for complex equipment.
Support FPGA-based controls development and integration for high-speed or deterministic control functions, signal processing, and hardware interfacing.
Develop, implement, or evaluate advanced control strategies including model-based control, ANN, and ML approaches for improved system performance, diagnostics, or predictive capabilities.
Lead or support system integration, debug, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization during development, qualification, and production support.
Create and execute test plans, analyze system behavior and data, and document results to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.
Collaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and field teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.
Contribute to design reviews, DFx efforts, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives related to controls robustness, manufacturability, and serviceability.
you develop within the role.

Requirements

3-10 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, motion control, robotics, semiconductor equipment, or related electromechanical systems.
Strong understanding of control theory fundamentals, industrial automation architectures, servo systems, and system-level integration.
Hands-on experience with PLC programming, automation sequencing, industrial I/O, and machine control concepts.
Experience with MATLAB for modeling, analysis, control design, data visualization, or simulation.
Experience with EtherCAT-based systems, industrial communication networks, and distributed control architectures.
Experience with FPGA-based controls, real-time hardware implementation, or high-speed control interfaces.
Familiarity with advanced controls, such as model-based control, ANN, ML, or other data-driven control and diagnostics approaches.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, and software interactions in complex systems.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

PhD degree or equivalent practical experience is preferred.
Experience with the Following Is a Plus

Compensation

$124,050.32 - $186,075.49
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.

Company info

We are seeking a Senior Advanced Controls & Automation Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced control and automation systems for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

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.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$124,050.32 - $186,075.49
This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.

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