Technical Illustrator Intern
About The Position
Axcelis is seeking a Technical Illustrator Intern for a 3-month assignment at our Beverly, MA, facility. As a Product Documentation Technical Illustrator Intern, you’ll help transform complex technical information into clear, engaging visual content. This is a great opportunity to build hands-on experience creating illustrations and animations used in real-world technical documentation while working closely with engineers and experienced documentation professionals. In this role, you will help create visual content that enables customers to safely install, operate, and maintain advanced equipment. You’ll gain experience translating complex mechanical and process concepts into clear, user-friendly illustrations and animations while contributing to real product documentation. Throughout the internship, you will work closely with a senior designer who will serve as your mentor, providing guidance, feedback and support.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Technical Illustration or Communication, Industrial Design, or a related field
- Strong visual communication skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
- Interest in learning technical illustration or CAD-based visualization tools
- Ability to work collaboratively and take direction
- Exposure to 3D or CAD-based tools (e.g., Creo Illustrate, SolidWorks Composer, Blender)
- Basic understanding of technical diagrams or mechanical concepts
- Experience creating illustrations for instructions, manuals, or training materials
- Interest in technical documentation or user-focused design
Responsibilities
- Assist in creating and updating product illustrations for manuals, procedures, and training materials
- Support the development of visual content that explains equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Help translate technical concepts into clear diagrams, graphics, and animations
- Learn and use technical visualization tools (e.g., CAD-based illustration tools)
- Update visuals based on engineering changes and documentation feedback
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and documentation teams
Benefits
- Travel stipend ($1,000 lump-sum in the first paycheck)
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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