Axcelis Technologies - Beverly, MA
posted 3 months ago
Axcelis Technologies is seeking a creative and self-motivated software engineer to join our team in developing innovative instrumentation and machine control software for our Ion Implanters, which are critical in the semiconductor manufacturing process. The software engineer will be responsible for creating production-quality real-time machine control applications that encompass various functionalities, including facilities monitoring, gas controls, vacuum control, and ion beam generation and tuning. This role requires a deep understanding of complex, distributed software systems, as the software will interface with both internal and external customers to gather requirements and ensure that the software meets the needs of the end-users. The software engineer will follow a defined software development cycle, which includes project scoping, requirements generation, design, review, implementation, and unit/integration testing. Collaboration is key in this role, as the engineer will work closely with product teams, mechanical, electrical, and system engineers to define software features and ensure that the software integrates seamlessly with the hardware components. Additionally, the engineer will provide software support for internal R&D prototype development and testing, investigate and resolve field-reported issues, and collaborate with the Software Quality Group to conduct testing on both Implanter hardware and product simulators. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills in C/C++ and experience in developing real-time multi-tasked control systems using a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) such as Windriver VxWorks. A solid understanding of electro-mechanical hardware components, high-speed real-time data acquisition, and control theory is essential. The engineer will also be expected to develop major and minor enhancements, bug fixes, and maintain the software code's integrity while working both independently and as part of cross-functional teams.