JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Project Planner / Scheduler – RD&E / NPI is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting material requirements for Research, Development & Engineering (RD&E) and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This role supports on-time delivery commitments by managing priorities, work-in-process requirements, cost considerations, expediting needs, and communication related to material availability.
Position SummaryThis position partners closely with Engineering Product Teams, Project Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure RD&E upgrades, new product projects, and customer delivery commitments are supported through effective planning, scheduling, and material coordination.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, drive, and schedule New Product and RD&E material requirements to support engineering upgrades and customer delivery commitments.
- Release work orders in support of New Product and RD&E projects.
- Forecast and identify supply constraints, assess risk, and communicate potential impacts to on-time customer delivery.
- Collaborate with Engineering Product Teams and Project Managers to support New Product project execution.
- Perform material analysis using advanced planning systems to support expedited delivery requests.
- Follow documented procedures and recommend process improvements to strengthen planning and material management practices.
- Process requisitions and transfer orders to support Engineering activities.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate reports as required to support project visibility and decision-making.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must be able to resolve complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop effective compromise solutions while working with limited direction from management. This individual must be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment, set appropriate priorities, and interact effectively with various levels of management and Engineering staff. Strong organizational, communication, analytical, assertiveness, and attention-to-detail skills are required.
Business Systems and Technical KnowledgeExceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office products is required. Experience with MRP systems, Kinaxis, documentation control systems, and change management systems is preferred. Formal training in material management and inventory disciplines is desirable. Semiconductor industry experience is a plus.
Education and ExperienceThree to five years of experience in New Product planning, project planning, scheduling, material planning, or related discipline is required.
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
$89,379.04 - $134,068.56This 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
- Three to five years of experience in new product planning, project planning, scheduling, material planning, or a related discipline
- Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with MRP systems
- Experience with Kinaxis
- Experience with documentation control systems
- Experience with change management systems
- Formal training in material management and inventory disciplines
- Semiconductor industry experience
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.
