Industrial Automation Engineer I

About the role

At Axcelis, you’ll help drive operational excellence through automation and digital transformation in a high‑technology manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with warehouse operations, manufacturing engineering, and technology teams to improve efficiency, accuracy, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day warehouse and stockroom operations, including receiving, inventory control, material movement, kitting, and shipping
• Ensure alignment between physical processes and system transactions to maintain inventory accuracy and traceability
• Develop and maintain standard work instructions and process documentation
• Aid in implementing and supporting digital tools such as barcode systems, data capture applications, and dashboards
• Provide support for warehouse applications, including basic troubleshooting and user assistance
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by executing test cases, documenting issues, and validating system updates
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve processes
• Analyze operational data to identify opportunities for efficiency and workflow improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (internship or co‑op experience encouraged)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments

Qualifications

• Exposure to ERP, MES, or warehouse management systems
• Familiarity with data tools such as Excel, SQL, or Power BI
• Interest in automation, digital tools, or application support
• Understanding of basic process improvement concepts

Skills

• Technical proficiency in warehouse management systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Comfortable working in both office and warehouse environments

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay

$66,691.37 - $100,037.06

Schedule

Full-time