JOB DESCRIPTION
At Axcelis Technologies, you’ll join a company at the forefront of semiconductor manufacturing, where our ion implantation systems and Purion platform help customers achieve the precision, purity, and productivity required for next-generation devices. This is an opportunity to shape how complex technology is understood and used in the field. As a Product Documentation Technical Writer, your work will directly support customer success by making critical information clear, accurate, and accessible—helping users install, operate, maintain, and upgrade advanced equipment with confidence. If you enjoy working closely with engineering teams, learning sophisticated systems, and creating documentation that has real-world impact, this role offers the chance to contribute to both innovation and usability in a highly technical industry.
Position Summary
Axcelis is seeking a Product Documentation Technical Writer to create clear, accurate, and user-focused documentation for complex capital equipment. In this role, you will partner with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to develop and maintain manuals, procedures, and visual content that help customers safely install, operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade our systems. The ideal candidate is a strong technical communicator who can translate complex mechanical and process information into documentation that is precise, accessible, and easy to use.
Core Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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
$56,271.60 - $103,118.40This 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).