About the role#
As a Manufacturing Test Development Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience by designing, developing, and supporting test equipment within a manufacturing environment. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, performance, and reliability standards. This role focuses on the design, validation, and hardware-level debugging of electrical and mechanical test solutions.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, and maintain electrical and mechanical manufacturing test solutions, including custom test fixtures and automated equipment.
- Use manual, subtractive, and additive manufacturing tools to meet design requirements.
- Analyze test data to identify failure modes, root causes, and process variations.
- Perform hardware-level debugging of test systems, including instrumentation and interfaces.
- Create and maintain detailed test documentation, procedures, and reports.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, design, and quality engineering teams to meet project goals.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase test coverage and throughput.
What you'll need#
- Candidate for a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- 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 such as calipers, hand tools, and 3D printing.
- Familiarity with measurement equipment including DMMs, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition systems.
- Experience with project management tools such as Gantt charts or Microsoft Project/Planner.
Location & details#
- Location: Beverly, Massachusetts (On-site).
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 1st to July 2nd).
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.
- Compensation: Paid position with a $1,000 travel stipend provided 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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