Axcelis is currently hiring a scientist for our Technology Development group to develop electrostatic chuck (ESC) technology for our leading-edge Purion ion implanter systems. This is an on-site position at our corporate office in Beverly, MA.

This role will:

• Develop innovative new ESC hardware designs and their supporting interface and control systems for Axcelis ion implanters
• Drive development projects starting with customer requirements and engineering specifications, create and test prototypes, and release new products to production
• Define validation plans and prove out performance and reliability on advanced equipment
• Work with internal cross-functional design teams and leading-edge suppliers to make innovative solutions

Preferred qualifications

• PhD. in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field plus 5 years of industry experience, or an M.S. and 10 years of industry experience
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or equipment design
• Experience with multiphysics simulation
• Proficiency in a scientific computation language such as Python, Matlab, or similar
• Familiarity with electrostatic, electromagnetic, and thermos-mechanical simulation and analysis

Desired skills and qualities

• Problem solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to isolate root causes to solve difficult technical problems; experience with structured problem solving methods
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to analyze data and make recommendations for follow-up activities
• Communication skills
  • Ability to convey difficult concepts with good written and oral communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills.  Must be able to facilitate and direct activities with cross-functional teams
• Organizational skills
  • Strong planning and project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to investigate problems and drive solutions
  • Customer focus and a sense of urgency is required
  • Must be able to motivate people that are not direct reports

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.