Axcelis Technologies

Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer

Axcelis Technologies$117K — $175K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
  • 5-7 years of experience in testing complex electro-mechanical systems and products.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Familiarity with high-voltage power supplies, high vacuum systems, and hardware communication protocols.
  • Proficient in reading electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the team to review software requirements and design specifications.
  • Develop and validate test case matrices addressing hardware and software requirements.
  • Create and validate hardware and software installation procedures for customer release.
  • Operate Ion Implant equipment and simulation systems for comprehensive validation.
  • Investigate testing issues thoroughly, identify root causes, and formulate corrective actions.
  • Compile detailed daily reports summarizing test results and identified issues.
  • Document problems in a Defect Tracking system with clear statements and supporting data.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth through structured career progression.
  • Participation in an incentive bonus plan for eligible employees.
  • Eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20+ hours a week.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

SQA Engineer:

This position involves the testing of software control of Ion Implanter developed for wafer processing produced by Axcelis Technologies. The ideal candidate has a strong background working on complex electro-mechanical system, and product testing.

Job Requirement:
  • Work in a team environment to review requirement and design
  • Develop and validate test case matrices that cover all hardware and software requirements with focus on customer use case.
  • Develop and validate HW and SW installation procedure for release to internal and external customers.
  • Operate Ion Implant equipment and Simulator system to perform hardware and software validation, and utilizing various test methodologies, tools, and applications.
  • Perform thorough investigation of issues that arises during testing, identify root cause, and formulate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
  • Generate detailed daily report that captures all test results, as well as issues found.
  • Document issues in a Defect Tracking system with a clear and concise problem statement, root cause, supporting data & log files, and provide steps to reproduce and expected behavior.
  • Work in a clean room environment wearing a full clean room suite, and following clean protocol.


Skills/Knowledge/Ability:
  • Excellent verbal and writing skills with attention to details for reporting test results.
  • Great analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills for hardware and software failures.
  • Ability to recognize equipment malfunction or operating problems, and provide detail report.
  • Knowledge of High-Voltage & High Current Power Supplies, High Vacuum System, Electro Mechanical Robots, and Hardware communication protocols.
  • Knowledge reading electrical schematic, and mechanical assembly drawing to perform installation and validation.
  • Experience using Multimeter, Oscilloscope, and Various Hand tools
  • Experience soldering electronic components, and crimping electrical wires.
  • Knowledge of the following is a plus:
    • Semiconductor Ion Implant Equipment or related Semiconductor equipment
    • Semiconductor Industry Processes and Standards
    • Semiconductor Factory Automation SECS/GEM SEMI Standard
    • Electrical and Mechanical Design Standards
    • SW Programming Language: C, C++, C#, Unix


Travel Requirement:
  • Up to 10% travel: Domestic and International.


Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.


Job Location:
  • Beverly, MA. 100% onsite.


U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE

$117,230.64 - $175,845.96

This 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).

About Axcelis Technologies

Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a leading producer of ion implantation equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts. Axcelis' products are used by semiconductor manufacturers to implant ions into silicon wafers, which is a critical step in the manufacturing process of semiconductor chips. The company's customers include many of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturers. Axcelis has operations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Axcelis Technologies
Size
1,122 employees
Market Cap
$2.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$49.9 million
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+19.9%
Revenue
$474.5 million
NASDAQ

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