Quality Inspector III – Semiconductor Equipment

Axcelis Technologies•Beverly, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Axcelis Technologies is a leader in semiconductor manufacturing technology, providing tools and process expertise to chipmakers globally. With over four decades of innovation, Axcelis enables advancements in technology, quality of life, and environmental sustainability. The company has a global presence with over 30 offices worldwide and a customer base of major semiconductor manufacturers. The Quality Inspector III role supports assembly and module-build quality activities for semiconductor equipment, ensuring compliance with engineering drawings, build documentation, workmanship standards, and quality requirements. This position focuses on in-process and module inspections during assembly and contributes to the environmental, health, and safety program at the Beverly, MA facility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Typically 3–5 years of experience in assembly quality, module-build quality, manufacturing quality, or precision inspection in semiconductor, electronics, or similar high-technology industries.
Strong experience supporting quality verification for complex mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic assemblies and module builds.
Proficiency in the use of standard inspection and measurement tools.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications in Imperial and Metric.
Working knowledge of dimensional inspection, visual inspection, and basic electrical inspection methods.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and communicate effectively across functions.
Demonstrate compliance with ESD, cleanroom, safety, and handling requirements applicable to semiconductor equipment manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

technical certificate or associate degree in manufacturing, electronics, mechanical inspection, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge of IPC workmanship standards, first article inspection requirements, and nonconformance control processes
Familiarity with ERP, MES, PLM, and quality data systems used to manage defects, changes, and manufacturing records. (i.e. Glovia, Opcenter, Windchill, MS Dynamics, Cognos)
Experience supporting internal audits, supplier quality activities, or corrective and preventive action processes
Knowledge of and practical experience in Lean, 5S, and Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Responsibilities

Partners with Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Operations leadership and technicians to facilitate data driven continual improvements in manufacturing build processes.
Perform in-process, module, first article, and final inspections during assembly and module-build activities for semiconductor equipment, precision parts, cables, electromechanical assemblies, and related components.
Verify assembly and module-build conformity against drawings, bills of material, inspection plans, work instructions, routers, and applicable quality standards.
Use precision measuring and inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, microscopes, optical measuring equipment, and electrical test tools as required.
Interpret 2D engineering drawings, specifications, tolerances, and acceptance criteria to determine pass/fail status.
Document assembly and module-build verification results accurately in quality records, MES, MS Dynamics and maintain clear traceability.
Daily leadership of the Customer Readiness Review (CRR) process; communicate assembly and module-build quality findings to production, engineering, and quality personnel and escalate issues when necessary.
Inspect reworked, reconfigurations, or repaired items to verify corrective actions have been completed effectively.
Support root cause investigations, continuous improvement efforts, and updates to inspection procedures or checklists.
Perform CRR assembly process audits, verify adherence to build requirements, and support compliance with basic ISO quality system requirements and 5S workplace organization standards.
Communicate findings, distribute data and follow up on corrective action closure
Assist in training or mentoring less experienced inspectors on assembly verification methods, workmanship standards, and build documentation practices.
May include travel, approximately 5-10%