Beamline Controls Scientist

JOB DESCRIPTION

Beamline Controls Scientist

Want to discover just how far your intellectual curiosity can take you? You’re in the right place. For more than four decades, Axcelis Technologies has been at the forefront of innovation in semiconductor manufacturing technology. Chipmakers around the globe rely on our tools and process expertise to deliver the semiconductors that power modern life from smartphones and computers to cameras and cars.  Our influence is global, with more than 30 offices worldwide, an installed base of thousands worldwide and a customer list that includes the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers.

Our team is expanding, and we are currently hiring a scientist to join our Technology Development group in Beverly to develop advanced beamline control methods for our leading-edge Purion product line of ion implanter systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on scientist or engineer who understands complex physical systems and can translate that understanding into practical control algorithms, software tools, and experimental methods. The successful candidate will combine physical insight, hands-on experimentation, and modern control methods to develop, test, and validate new beamline control approaches using physics-based modeling, data analysis, and AI/ML-enabled methods where appropriate.

We are offering the resources of a large company with the focus and agility of a startup.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical and numerical models of beamlines and components
• Apply state-of-the-art principles and stay current with advances in the field
• Contribute to internal technical knowledge and external engagement, including attending scientific conferences
• Generate intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patent contributions
• Collaborate across functions while operating as a strong individual contributor

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in a relevant physical science or engineering discipline required; advanced degree and demonstrated individual contributor experience strongly desired
• Relevant experience in semiconductor equipment or a related high-technology field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on complex technical problems
• Travel to customers, suppliers, and conferences may be required (approximately 1-2 times per year)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Axcelis to provide 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.
 

U.S. BASE SALARY RANGE

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).