Manufacturing Test Development Engineer Co-op

Axcelis Technologies • Beverly, MA

4d • $20 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

This co-op assignment is for a 6-month period from July 6th to December 18th, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The role is located onsite in Beverly, MA. Axcelis, a global leader in ion implantation and semiconductor technology, offers co-ops the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make meaningful contributions to projects that shape the future of technology. As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer Co-op, you will gain practical experience in designing, developing, and supporting test equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, performance, and reliability. This role involves 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 to improving efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

• Must be a candidate for 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)
• Mentorship program
• Eligibility for Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week)
• Comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern