JOB DESCRIPTION
Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars. We have become a technology leader by providing the innovation necessary for business to thrive, quality of life to advance, and the environment to flourish—enabling a truly sustainable future.
Our influence is global, with more than 30 offices worldwide, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers. Our team is expanding, and we are currently hiring Senior SW Engineers for our Beverly MA location.
In this role the SW engineer will develop software specifically for Ion Beam generation, including the monitoring and control of beam uniformity and beam angles, to produce high quality beams that meet customers process constraints in minimum amount of time.
Responsibilities:
- Develop production quality real-time machine control SW applications primarily in C/C++
- Develop major and minor enhancements as well as bug fixes
- Work closely with Product Team including software & hardware engineers, process engineers, scientists and marketing to develop requirements and design definition for software features
- Work with Product Support to investigate and resolve field reported issues on released products
- Work with Software Quality Group to test on both Implanter Hardware and on Product simulator
- This role could include travel to customer sites both foreign and domestic locations,
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience developing controls for complex electro-mechanical hardware components with distributed IO systems, multi-tiered /multi-platform control architecture required and the ability understand the hardware and physical system being controlled
- Strong C/C++ programming skills
- Experience developing real-time multi-tasked control using a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Windriver VxWorks OS
- Experience in area of real-time machine control and instrumentation device interfaces (sensors, actuators, motors, encoders, IO systems) required
- Solid experience with high speed real-time data acquisition, manipulation and transfer
- Solid mathematical skills and basic understanding of control theory as applied to motion and other physical systems
- Practical experience implementing single and multivariate closed loop control for various types of physical systems
- Experience with implementation and application of signal processing methods such as peak detection, noise filtering, and linear/non-linear control loop compensation for response optimization
- Experience with embedded systems development required
- Understanding of implications of HW/SW partitioning as related to system performance and reliability required
- A team-player attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
- Ability to work in Clean Room environment.
Experience with the following, a plus:
- Systems experience in Ion beam generation and control
- Systems experience in Plasma physics
- RF and microwave generators
- MKS Macro node (or other) Modbus controllers
- Ethernet TCP/IP and RS-232 communication interfaces
Education
- Minimum BS in a related Engineering or physics degree with experience in software development for electro-mechanical systems. MS or PhD in this area is desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 8-10 years' experience in developing, documenting, and testing of software for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment or similar complex electro-mechanical equipment.
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
$141,913.76 - $212,870.64This 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
- Experience developing controls for complex electro-mechanical hardware components with distributed IO systems.
- Strong C/C++ programming skills.
- Experience developing real-time multi-tasked control using a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Windriver VxWorks OS.
- Experience in area of real-time machine control and instrumentation device interfaces.
- Solid experience with high speed real-time data acquisition, manipulation and transfer.
- Solid mathematical skills and basic understanding of control theory as applied to motion and other physical systems.
- Practical experience implementing single and multivariate closed loop control for various types of physical systems.
- Experience with embedded systems development.
- Understanding of implications of HW/SW partitioning as related to system performance and reliability.
- Ability to work in Clean Room environment.
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.
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