Manufacturing Test Development Co-op
About The Position
Axcelis is seeking engineering co-ops for a 6-month assignment at their Beverly, MA facility. This co-op program is designed to develop early-career talent and build a strong pipeline of future engineers. Students will gain hands-on exposure, work on real projects, and make meaningful contributions. Throughout the program, co-ops will build technical skills, strengthen problem-solving abilities, and gain real-world experience that enhances both their academic learning and future career opportunities. As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting test equipment used in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to help ensure products meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. This role provides exposure to real-world engineering challenges, including the design, development, and validation of electrical and mechanical test solutions, fixture design, and hardware-level debugging of test systems. Through this experience, you will develop practical engineering skills, learn how testing integrates into large-scale manufacturing, and contribute directly to improving efficiency and product quality.
Requirements
- Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar programs.
- Familiarity with modeling software such as SolidWorks/Creo or AutoCAD
- Familiarity with schematic and PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, QElectroTech
- Familiarity with fabrication tools such as calipers, hand tools, 3d printing, etc.
- Familiarity with measurement tools and equipment such as DMM’s, Oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems (DAQ), etc.
- Experience with project management tools such as Gantt charts, Microsoft Project/Planner, etc.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, build, validate, and maintain electrical and mechanical manufacturing test solutions, including automated test equipment and custom test fixtures
- Leverage manual, subtractive, and additive manufacturing tools and techniques to meet fixture design and performance requirements
- Collaborate with teammates across engineering disciplines, relying on their diverse skill sets to accomplish shared project goals
- Analyze test data to identify failure modes, root causes, and process variations
- Perform hardware-level debugging of test systems, including instrumentation and interfaces
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design, process, and quality engineering teams to meet fixture design requirements of all shareholders
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation, procedures, and reports
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase test coverage, throughput, and repeatability
Benefits
- Travel stipend ($1,000)
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Career Level
Intern
