Software Quality Assurance Engineer

About the role

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 systems and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment to review requirements and design.
• Develop and validate test case matrices that cover all hardware and software requirements with a focus on customer use cases.
• Develop and validate hardware and software installation procedures for release to internal and external customers.
• Operate Ion Implant equipment and simulator system to perform hardware and software validation, and utilize various test methodologies, tools, and applications.
• Perform thorough investigation of issues that arise during testing, identify root causes, and formulate containment, corrective, and preventive actions.
• Generate detailed daily reports that capture 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 protocols.

Requirements

• 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 malfunctions or operating problems, and provide detailed reports.
• Knowledge of high-voltage and high-current power supplies, high-vacuum systems, electro-mechanical robots, and hardware communication protocols.
• Knowledge of reading electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings to perform installation and validation.
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and various hand tools.
• Experience soldering electronic components and crimping electrical wires.
• Knowledge of 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, and SW programming languages: C, C++, C#, Unix is a plus.

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 malfunctions or operating problems, and provide detailed reports.
• Knowledge of high-voltage and high-current power supplies, high-vacuum systems, electro-mechanical robots, and hardware communication protocols.
• Knowledge of reading electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings to perform installation and validation.
• Experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and various hand tools.
• Experience soldering electronic components and crimping electrical wires.
• Knowledge of 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, and SW programming languages: C, C++, C#, Unix is a plus.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range for this role is $99,120.00 - $148,680.00. This range reflects the typical compensation for this position across U.S. locations. 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.

Schedule

100% onsite at Beverly, MA.

Benefits

Eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular employees working 20+ hours a week).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Axcelis is committed to providing 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.