Manufacturing Test Development Co-op

What you'd do

• Design, develop, build, validate, and maintain electrical and mechanical manufacturing test solutions, including automated test equipment and custom test fixtures
• Leverage manual, subtractive, and additive manufacturing tools and techniques to meet fixture design and performance requirements
• Collaborate with teammates across engineering disciplines, relying on their diverse skill sets to accomplish shared project goals
• 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 of all shareholders
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, procedures, and reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase test coverage, throughput, and repeatability

What they want

• Applicants must be candidates for a Bachelor of Science degree in any of the following fields: Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or similar programs.
• Familiarity with modeling software such as SolidWorks/Creo or AutoCAD
• Familiarity with schematic and PCB design tools such as Altium, KiCad, QElectroTech
• Familiarity with fabrication tools such as calipers, hand tools, 3d printing, etc.
• Familiarity with measurement tools and equipment such as DMM’s, Oscilloscopes, Data acquisition systems (DAQ), etc.
• Experience with project management tools such as Gantt charts, Microsoft Project/Planner, etc.
• Meaningful Work – Work on real projects that make a direct impact on our products, processes, and customers
• Leadership That Knows Your Name – Senior leaders are invested in our co-ops’ growth and regularly engage with students throughout their assignment.
• Mentorship – Co-ops are matched with an experienced mentor to help them navigate the company, build connections, and succeed in their role.
• More Than a Co-op – Our co-op program is a key pipeline for full-time early career roles, giving you a strong starting point after graduation.

About Axcelis Technologies

As a Manufacturing Test Development Engineer Co-op, you will gain hands-on experience designing, developing, and supporting test equipment used in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to help ensure products meet quality, performance, and reliability standards.