About the role#
As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting test equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. This role involves the design, development, and validation of electrical and mechanical test solutions, fixture design, and hardware-level debugging. You will contribute directly to improving efficiency and product quality while developing practical engineering skills.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, build, validate, and maintain electrical and mechanical manufacturing test solutions, including automated test equipment and custom test fixtures.
- Analyze test data to identify failure modes, root causes, and process variations.
- Perform hardware-level debugging of test systems, including instrumentation and interfaces.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design, process, and quality engineering teams to meet fixture design requirements.
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation, procedures, and reports.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase test coverage, throughput, and repeatability.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science degree program in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar field.
- Familiarity with modeling software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with schematic and PCB design tools like Altium, KiCad, or QElectroTech.
- Familiarity with fabrication tools including calipers, hand tools, and 3D printing.
- Experience with project management tools such as Gantt charts and Microsoft Project or Planner.
Location & details#
- Location: Beverly, Massachusetts (On-site).
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
- Compensation: This is a paid position with a base salary range of $20.42 to $35.70 per hour.
- Travel: A $1,000 travel stipend is provided as a lump sum in the first paycheck.
About Axcelis Technologies
Axcelis Technologies provides equipment and services for semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 1978, the company specializes in ion implantation technology. It maintains a headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts, and operates a global network of 38 field offices. The company employs approximately 1,440 people and serves the 20 largest semiconductor manufacturers in the world.
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