Manufacturing Test Development Co-op
About The Position
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
- Applicants must be candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering , 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
- C ollaborate 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
- Meaningful Work – Work on real projects that make a direct impact on our products, processes, and customers
- Leadership That Knows Your Name – Senior leaders are invested in our co-ops’ growth and regularly engage with students throughout their assignment.
- Mentorship – Co-ops are matched with an experienced mentor to help them navigate the company, build connections, and succeed in their role.
- More Than a Co - op – Our co - op program is a key pipeline for full-time early career roles, giving you a strong starting point after graduation.
- Engaging Co - op Experience : Enjoy off-site co - op events, weekly c o - op m eetups, and company-hosted luncheons that help you learn, network, and feel part of the Axcelis team.
- To support students commuting to our facility, Axcelis provides a $1,000 travel stipend , paid as a lump- sum in the first paycheck
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Career Level
Intern
