Technical Illustrator Intern

Intern Cycle/ Timeline: September - December (3-month assignment)

Location: Beverly, MA (Onsite). Applicants must be based in MA and able to be onsite 5 days a week.

About The Role

Axcelis is seeking a Technical Illustrator Intern to support our Product Documentation team. In this role, you will help create visual content that enables customers to safely install, operate, and maintain advanced equipment. You’ll gain experience translating complex mechanical and process concepts into clear, user-friendly illustrations and animations while contributing to real product documentation. Throughout the internship, you will work closely with a senior designer who will serve as your mentor, providing guidance, feedback, and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and updating product illustrations for manuals, procedures, and training materials
• Support the development of visual content that explains equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Help translate technical concepts into clear diagrams, graphics, and animations
• Learn and use technical visualization tools (e.g., CAD-based illustration tools)
• Update visuals based on engineering changes and documentation feedback
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and documentation teams

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design, Technical Illustration or Communication, Industrial Design, or a related field
• Strong visual communication skills and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
• Interest in learning technical illustration or CAD-based visualization tools
• Ability to work collaboratively and take direction
• Exposure to 3D or CAD-based tools (e.g., Creo Illustrate, SolidWorks Composer, Blender)
• Basic understanding of technical diagrams or mechanical concepts
• Experience creating illustrations for instructions, manuals, or training materials
• Interest in technical documentation or user-focused design

Benefits

• Meaningful work on real projects that impact products, processes, and customers
• Mentorship from an experienced professional to guide your growth
• Leadership engagement with senior leaders invested in intern development
• Pipeline to full-time early career roles after graduation
• $1,000 travel stipend for commuting students, paid as a lump-sum in the first paycheck

Commute Information

Axcelis headquarters in Beverly, MA, is located directly off Route 128 and just 10 minutes from the Beverly Train Station for those using public transportation. Transportation between the Beverly station and the facility is available through the Salem Skipper rideshare service. Learn more about routes, schedules, and pricing.

Pay

U.S. base salary range: $22.64 - $35.70 per hour. Individual pay is determined based on job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work location, and internal equity. Eligibility in the Axcelis Team Incentive bonus plan and comprehensive benefits package for regular employees working 20+ hours a week.

Schedule

First Shift