JOB DESCRIPTION
Engineer Software Applications II
Position Summary
Axcelis is seeking an Engineer Software Applications II to join the Operations Technology team. This entry-level role develops, tests, supports, and improves custom business applications for manufacturing, warehouse, and operational processes. The position partners with engineering, operations, quality, and IT to automate workflows, improve efficiency, and support digital transformation in a manufacturing environment.
What You'll Do
Software Development
- Develop, test, maintain, and enhance business applications supporting manufacturing, warehouse, and operational processes.
- Troubleshoot software issues and improve application reliability, performance, and usability.
- Participate in code reviews, follow development best practices, and create unit, integration, and regression tests.
Application Support & Maintenance
- Support internally developed applications by diagnosing issues, assisting with releases, upgrades, and deployments, and working with users to resolve business challenges.
- Monitor application performance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Business Process Automation
- Partner with manufacturing, warehouse, quality, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into software solutions.
- Design automation and integration solutions that reduce manual work, improve efficiency, and support scalable digital transformation.
Testing & Documentation
- Develop and execute test plans to validate functionality, requirements, and release readiness.
- Create and maintain technical, user, and support documentation for long-term application sustainability and knowledge sharing.
- Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and production deployments.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- 2-4 years of software development experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional work.
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Java, or similar technologies.
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle practices, relational databases, and SQL.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with Node.js, Playwright, REST APIs, system integrations, Git, cloud, DevOps, or CI/CD practices.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, operations, warehouse management, supply chain, automation, analytics, AI, or digital transformation.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Axcelis to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment for all persons free from discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, color, national origin, disability status, medical condition (including pregnancy), veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Axcelis will provide reasonable accommodation necessary to enable a disabled candidate or employee to perform the essential functions of the position, unless the accommodation would create an undue hardship for the Company.
U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE
$81,872.80 - $122,809.20This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.
Our salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on
multiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work
location, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as
you develop within the role.
Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the
Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular
employees working 20+ hours a week).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
- 2-4 years of software development experience through internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional work
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, Java, or similar technologies
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle practices, relational databases, and SQL
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience with modern web frameworks such as React, Angular, or similar technologies
- Familiarity with Node.js, Playwright, REST APIs, system integrations, Git, cloud, DevOps, or CI/CD practices
- Knowledge of manufacturing, operations, warehouse management, supply chain, automation, analytics, AI, or digital transformation
Axcelis Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axcelis Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Axcelis Technologies.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is considered robust, with medical (PPO), dental, and company‑paid life and disability coverage included. Coverage quality is characterized as strong across core offerings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with employer match in the U.S. and compliant retirement plans internationally. These offerings support long‑term savings across regions.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is accessible via an Employee Stock Purchase Plan available to employees in multiple countries. This ownership avenue is positioned as a notable component of total rewards.
Axcelis Technologies Insights
What We Do
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a world-leading provider of equipment and services to the semiconductor manufacturing industry. For over forty five years, chipmakers from around the globe have relied on Axcelis' tools and process expertise to form the transistors that power all electronics - from smartphones and laptops, cameras, personal music players and more. Our equipment portfolio comprises a powerful suite of manufacturing technologies for ion implantation, one of the most critical steps in the IC manufacturing process. In addition, we provide extensive aftermarket service and support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. Our customers include all of the 20 largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world. More than 3000 of our products are in use worldwide. At our Advanced Technology Center in Beverly, Mass., we collaborate with customers and other industry experts to develop next-generation applications and process capabilities. We support our customers with a worldwide network of 38 field offices in 10 countries. In all that we do, our strategy is singular: align every Axcelis innovation and success with our customers' goals. We strive to understand the entirety of their challenges and stand ready to deliver the technology, service and support they need to succeed.
