Axcelis Technologies
Reliability Test and Failure Analysis Engineer
Beverly, MA · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- Job Title: Reliability Test and Failure Analysis Engineer
- Axcelis Technologies is seeking a motivated hands-on Reliability and Failure Analysis Engineer to join our growing team.
- This position will interact with Product, HW, SW and Quality Team to ensure that our products meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Design, guide, and create test methods and procedures for new and existing technologies.
- Own the product or test stand for continued testing for functionality, reliability and robustness on NPI products
- Maintain test stand hardware, software, instrumentation, and supporting documentation
- Manage lifecycle activities including maintenance, upgrades and replacement recommendations
- Support troubleshooting of test failures, instrumentation issues, and data collection problems
- Collaborate with engineering teams to develop/update test methodologies.
- Develop and perform the Reliability test plans and protocols.
- Perform bench top testing and develop fixturing as needed.
- Perform failure Analysis of electro-mechanical modules/components within ion implanter solutions.
- Work with HW and SW design teams to analyze symptoms or logs in the event of product failures leading to root causes.
Requirements
- Experience with robotic products or semiconductor products in general
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- BS/MS in ME, EE or Reliability Engineering or equivalent
- Cumulative 3+ year experience in electrical design, reliability, or failure analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the team
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills:
Skills
- Hands-on experience with operation and maintenance of the test stands, thermal and humidity test chambers and shock/vibration tables
- Experience with data acquisition applications including LabView programming.
- Experience with optical/digital microscopy, fractography, sample mounting and sample preparation.
- Strong hands-on expertise in materials characterization and spectroscopy techniques (e.g., FTIR, XRF, etc.)
- Working knowledge of industry standards including SEMI standards
- First-hand experience in sourcing, bringing up, and maintenance of a newly created Reliability and Failure Analysis laboratory.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Mentorship from experienced reliability and test engineering professionals.
- U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
Compensation
- $156,685.60 - $235,028.40
- 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.
- $156,685.60 - $235,028.40
- This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
- Our salary ranges are determined by role and level
This listing is sourced directly from Axcelis Technologies's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.