Mechanical Engineering Manager I

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mechanical Engineering Manager I

Axcelis Technologies
Beverly, MA
Implant Business Unit

What You Will Do

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Coach, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers across varying experience levels.
• Create an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Support career growth through meaningful feedback, development planning, and technical mentoring.
• Recruit and retain talented engineers who raise the level of technical capability across the organization.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Provide technical leadership for the design and development of complex mechanical systems and subsystems.
• Guide engineering teams through architecture decisions, design reviews, validation activities, and technical problem solving.
• Ensure designs meet requirements for performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and safety.
• Promote engineering rigor through sound analysis, risk management, and data-driven decision making.

Deliver Innovative Products

• Partner with program management and cross-functional teams to execute development programs from concept through product release.
• Align team priorities and resources with business objectives and project commitments.
• Remove obstacles, manage technical risks, and help teams successfully execute against schedule and performance goals.
• Support product improvements, issue resolution, and continuous enhancement of engineering processes and tools.

What Success Looks Like

• Engineers are growing, engaged, and performing at a high level.
• Development programs are executed with strong technical discipline and predictable results.
• Mechanical designs meet performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability objectives.
• Cross-functional teams view you as a trusted technical leader and collaborative partner.
• Your team consistently delivers solutions that create value for customers and business.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience developing mechanical or electromechanical products in a technical environment.
• Experience leading engineering projects, mentoring engineers, or providing technical leadership.
• Demonstrated success designing complex systems, subsystems, or assemblies.
• Strong understanding of product development from concept through production release.
• Experience with 3D CAD and PLM tools (Creo/Windchill or equivalent).
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Prior experience managing direct reports within an engineering organization.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, automation, robotics, vacuum systems, precision motion, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs.
• Knowledge of engineering analysis and validation methodologies.
• Familiarity with SEMI standards, cleanroom environments, or high-reliability systems.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Mechanical system and subsystem design
• Precision mechanism development
• GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Design verification and validation
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
• Risk assessment and engineering decision making
• CAD and PLM systems (Creo/Windchill preferred)

Why Join Axcelis Technologies

• Lead engineers working on highly differentiated technology.
• Influence both product innovation and team development.
• Solve technically complex challenges with real-world impact.
• Collaborate with talented engineers in a highly technical environment.
• Help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing through products used around the world.
• Build your leadership career while remaining closely connected to technology and product development.

What We Are Looking For

• A leader who enjoys developing people as much as solving technical challenges.
• A systems thinker who understands how engineering decisions influence overall product performance.
• A collaborative problem solver who brings clarity to complex situations.
• A manager who creates alignment, drives execution, and inspires teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• An engineering leader who raises the bar through technical rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement.