JOB DESCRIPTION
Mechanical Engineering Manager I
Axcelis Technologies
Beverly, MA
Implant Business Unit
Lead Teams. Solve Complex Challenges. Shape the Future of Semiconductor Manufacturing.
Axcelis Technologies is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager I to lead a talented team of engineers developing advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This is an opportunity to combine technical leadership, people development, and product execution while helping deliver innovative systems used by the world's leading chip manufacturers.
As a Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will guide engineers through complex technical challenges, support the development of next-generation products, and create an environment where individuals and teams can do their best work. You will work closely with cross-functional partners across systems, electrical engineering, controls, software, manufacturing, quality, and product management to bring innovative ideas from concept to production.
If you are passionate about developing engineers, driving technical excellence, and delivering meaningful products that solve real customer challenges, we would like to hear from you.
What You Will Do
Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
- Coach, mentor, and develop a team of mechanical engineers across varying experience levels.
- Create an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Support career growth through meaningful feedback, development planning, and technical mentoring.
- Recruit and retain talented engineers who raise the level of technical capability across the organization.
Drive Technical Excellence
- Provide technical leadership for the design and development of complex mechanical systems and subsystems.
- Guide engineering teams through architecture decisions, design reviews, validation activities, and technical problem solving.
- Ensure designs meet requirements for performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and safety.
- Promote engineering rigor through sound analysis, risk management, and data-driven decision making.
Deliver Innovative Products
- Partner with program management and cross-functional teams to execute development programs from concept through product release.
- Align team priorities and resources with business objectives and project commitments.
- Remove obstacles, manage technical risks, and help teams successfully execute against schedule and performance goals.
- Support product improvements, issue resolution, and continuous enhancement of engineering processes and tools.
What Success Looks Like
- Engineers are growing, engaged, and performing at a high level.
- Development programs are executed with strong technical discipline and predictable results.
- Mechanical designs meet performance, quality, reliability, and manufacturability objectives.
- Cross-functional teams view you as a trusted technical leader and collaborative partner.
- Your team consistently delivers solutions that create value for customers and business.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- 7+ years of experience developing mechanical or electromechanical products in a technical environment.
- Experience leading engineering projects, mentoring engineers, or providing technical leadership.
- Demonstrated success designing complex systems, subsystems, or assemblies.
- Strong understanding of product development from concept through production release.
- Experience with 3D CAD and PLM tools (Creo/Windchill or equivalent).
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Prior experience managing direct reports within an engineering organization.
- Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, automation, robotics, vacuum systems, precision motion, or advanced manufacturing.
- Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs.
- Knowledge of engineering analysis and validation methodologies.
- Familiarity with SEMI standards, cleanroom environments, or high-reliability systems.
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Technical Skills
- Mechanical system and subsystem design
- Precision mechanism development
- GD&T and tolerance analysis
- Design verification and validation
- Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
- Risk assessment and engineering decision making
- CAD and PLM systems (Creo/Windchill preferred)
Why Join Axcelis Technologies
- Lead engineers working on highly differentiated technology.
- Influence both product innovation and team development.
- Solve technically complex challenges with real-world impact.
- Collaborate with talented engineers in a highly technical environment.
- Help shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing through products used around the world.
- Build your leadership career while remaining closely connected to technology and product development.
What We Are Looking For
- A leader who enjoys developing people as much as solving technical challenges.
- A systems thinker who understands how engineering decisions influence overall product performance.
- A collaborative problem solver who brings clarity to complex situations.
- A manager who creates alignment, drives execution, and inspires teams to achieve ambitious goals.
- An engineering leader who raises the bar through technical rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
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
$131,592.40 - $197,388.60
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).
