Mechanical Engineer (Value Engineering)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Beverly, MA (On-Site)
Reports to: Value Engineer Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Help Shape the Future of Semiconductor Technology While Driving Real Business Impact

Are you passionate about solving engineering challenges, improving product performance, and finding innovative ways to reduce costs without compromising quality? At Axcelis Technologies, you'll have the opportunity to influence the technologies behind the world's most advanced semiconductor devices while partnering with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful improvements across our products.

We're looking for a Mechanical Engineer who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy identifying smarter solutions, optimizing component performance, and making a measurable impact on both product quality and business results, we'd love to hear from you.

About Axcelis

Axcelis Technologies is a leading provider of innovative, high-productivity equipment solutions for the semiconductor industry. Our advanced ion implantation systems enable the manufacturing of the chips that power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to artificial intelligence and next-generation computing technologies.

Joining Axcelis means becoming part of a team that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous learning while helping shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

What You'll Do

As a Value Engineering Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in evaluating, selecting, and qualifying mechanical components that support Axcelis products and technologies. You'll drive initiatives that improve product quality, reliability, and supply chain resilience while identifying opportunities for cost savings and performance enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, select, and qualify mechanical components used in Axcelis products and systems.
• Identify and investigate alternative component technologies, materials, and suppliers to reduce cost and improve quality and reliability.
• Serve as the technical interface between suppliers and internal engineering teams, facilitating component selection, qualification, and issue resolution.
• Partner closely with Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Strategic Sourcing to drive value engineering initiatives.
• Evaluate supplier change notifications and determine qualification requirements to support implementation of component changes.
• Lead component qualification efforts, including testing, validation, documentation, and release activities.
• Develop and maintain supplier selection and qualification guidelines, processes, and best practices.
• Support business continuity initiatives by qualifying alternate components and suppliers.
• Maintain component records, qualification data, test results, and supporting documentation within component management systems.
• Participate in root cause investigations and reliability improvement activities to enhance overall product performance.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on cost optimization, supplier performance, product quality, and long-term reliability.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2-4 years of professional engineering experience in value engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, component engineering, supplier quality, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of mechanical components, engineering principles, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate across technical and business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with component qualification and supplier qualification processes.
• Familiarity with engineering change management and product lifecycle management (PLM) systems.
• Knowledge of reliability engineering, risk assessment, and failure analysis methodologies.
• Experience driving cost reduction and value engineering initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
• Semiconductor equipment, industrial equipment, or other high-technology industry experience.

Why You'll Love Working at Axcelis

• Make a visible impact on industry-leading semiconductor technology.
• Collaborate with talented engineers and global suppliers.
• Lead projects that directly influence product quality, cost, and reliability.
• Work in an innovative environment that values new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, technical development, and career advancement.
• Be part of a company whose technology powers the devices and innovations shaping tomorrow.

At Axcelis, your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work helps enable the next generation of technology.

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).