Senior SW Application Development Engineer - Beam Tuning and Controls

JOB DESCRIPTIONWant 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. We have become a technology leader by providing the innovation necessary for business to thrive, quality of life to advance, and the environment to flourish—enabling a truly sustainable future.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 Senior SW Engineers for our Beverly MA location.In this role the SW engineer will develop software specifically for Ion Beam generation, including the monitoring and control of beam uniformity and beam angles, to produce high quality beams that meet customers process constraints in minimum amount of time.Responsibilities:Develop production quality real-time machine control SW applications primarily in C/C++Develop major and minor enhancements as well as bug fixesWork closely with Product Team including software & hardware engineers, process engineers, scientists and marketing to develop requirements and design definition for software featuresWork with Product Support to investigate and resolve field reported issues on released productsWork with Software Quality Group to test on both Implanter Hardware and on Product simulator This role could include travel to customer sites both foreign and domestic locations,Basic Qualifications:Experience developing controls for complex electro-mechanical hardware components with distributed IO systems, multi-tiered /multi-platform control architecture required and the ability understand the hardware and physical system being controlledStrong C/C++ programming skillsExperience developing real-time multi-tasked control using a Real Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Windriver VxWorks OSExperience in area of real-time machine control and instrumentation device interfaces (sensors, actuators, motors, encoders, IO systems) requiredSolid experience with high speed real-time data acquisition, manipulation and transferSolid mathematical skills and basic understanding of control theory as applied to motion and other physical systemsPractical experience implementing single and multivariate closed loop control for various types of physical systemsExperience with implementation and application of signal processing methods such as peak detection, noise filtering, and linear/non-linear control loop compensation for response optimizationExperience with embedded systems development requiredUnderstanding of implications of HW/SW partitioning as related to system performance and reliability requiredA team-player attitude and strong written and verbal communication skills are a mustAbility to work in Clean Room environment.Experience with the following, a plus:Systems experience in Ion beam generation and controlSystems experience in Plasma physicsRF and microwave generatorsMKS Macro node (or other) Modbus controllersEthernet TCP/IP and RS-232 communication interfacesEducationMinimum BS in a related Engineering or physics degree with experience in software development for electro-mechanical systems. MS or PhD in this area is desirable.Experience Minimum 8-10 years' experience in developing, documenting, and testing of software for Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment or similar complex electro-mechanical equipment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTIt 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$141,913.76 - $212,870.64This 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 onmultiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, worklocation, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression asyou develop within the role.Base pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in theAxcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regularemployees working 20+ hours a week).SummaryLocation: Beverly, MAType: Full time