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If you think the open position, you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!\nOur people make all the difference in our success.\nAxcelis Technologies develops innovative capital equipment for the semiconductor industry. Our Platform Controls team develops control architectures, industrial automation solutions, and advanced control algorithms that enable reliable, high-performance operation of complex subsystems.\nAs part of the Platform Controls team, this role is for a creative, self-motivated controls engineer to develop, integrate, and maintain industrial automation and control systems for robots, actuators, heaters, I/O devices, and other subsystems used in wafer handling and process equipment. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with PLC programming, MATLAB-based modeling and analysis, EtherCAT networks, FPGA-based controls, and advanced control methods including artificial neural networks (ANN) and machine learning (ML).\nThe Role\nWe are seeking a Senior Advanced Controls & Automation Engineer to support the design, development, integration, testing, and deployment of advanced control and automation systems for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. This role is intended for candidates with 3-10 years of experience and is broad enough to accommodate engineers with strengths in PLC-based automation, real-time control systems, motion and industrial network integration, FPGA-based control implementation, controls modeling, and intelligent control methods. The ideal candidate is technically strong, hands-on, and able to contribute across multiple phases of the product lifecycle while working with cross-functional engineering teams.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, integrate, and support industrial automation and control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment and related electromechanical subsystems.\nDevelop and maintain PLC-based control logic, industrial automation sequences, interlocks, alarms, and machine state control for complex equipment.\nDesign, configure, and validate EtherCAT-based control networks and interfaces for servo drives, remote I/O, sensors, actuators, and distributed subsystems.\nSupport FPGA-based controls development and integration for high-speed or deterministic control functions, signal processing, and hardware interfacing.\nUse MATLAB and related engineering tools for controls modeling, simulation, tuning, data analysis, and performance optimization.\nDevelop, implement, or evaluate advanced control strategies including model-based control, ANN, and ML approaches for improved system performance, diagnostics, or predictive capabilities.\nLead or support system integration, debug, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization during development, qualification, and production support.\nCreate and execute test plans, analyze system behavior and data, and document results to verify functionality, performance, and reliability.\nCollaborate with software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, systems, and field teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance.\nContribute to design reviews, DFx efforts, risk reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives related to controls robustness, manufacturability, and serviceability.\nTravel domestically and internationally as required (typically less than 10%).\nRequirements\n3-10 years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, motion control, robotics, semiconductor equipment, or related electromechanical systems.\nStrong understanding of control theory fundamentals, industrial automation architectures, servo systems, and system-level integration.\nHands-on experience with PLC programming, automation sequencing, industrial I/O, and machine control concepts.\nExperience with MATLAB for modeling, analysis, control design, data visualization, or simulation.\nExperience with EtherCAT-based systems, industrial communication networks, and distributed control architectures.\nExperience with FPGA-based controls, real-time hardware implementation, or high-speed control interfaces.\nFamiliarity with advanced controls, such as model-based control, ANN, ML, or other data-driven control and diagnostics approaches.\nAbility to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, controls, and software interactions in complex systems.\nAbility to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and hands-on debugging skills.\nEffective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.\nSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing work across multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.\nAbility to work in a cleanroom environment.\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field required.\nPhD degree or equivalent practical experience is preferred.\nExperience\nTypically 3-10 years of hands-on engineering experience involving industrial automation, PLC-based machine control, motion control, semiconductor equipment, robotics, or related precision electromechanical systems.\nExperience with the Following Is a Plus\nExperience with PLC platforms, structured text, ladder logic, or other industrial automation programming environments.\nExperience with EtherCAT masters, servo drives, remote I/O, and distributed motion/control systems.\nWorking knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, Python, or similar engineering and data analysis tools.\nExperience with FPGA development workflows or collaboration with FPGA design teams for real-time controls implementation.\nFamiliarity with advanced controls, data-driven methods, ANN, ML, or predictive diagnostics in industrial systems.\nExperience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, vacuum systems, or other complex automated equipment.\nAbility to work onsite a minimum of three days per week.\nEQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT\nIt 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.\nU.S. BASE SALARY RANGE\n$124,050.32 - $186,075.49This base salary range reflects the typical compensation for this role across U.S. locations.\nOur salary ranges are determined by role and level; individual pay is determined based on\nmultiple factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, work\nlocation, and internal equity. The range provides the opportunity for growth and progression as\nyou develop within the role.\nBase pay is one part of our U.S. total compensation package which includes eligibility in the\nAxcelis Team Incentive bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits package (for regular\nemployees working 20+ hours a week).","description_format":"text","description_chars":7533,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":3,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-02T10:22:06Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 10 · green card filings: 1","filings_12m":10,"filings_prev_12m":11,"green_card_filings_12m":1,"median_offered_wage_usd":127955,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-29T16:27:21+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)","US Department of Labor: PERM disclosure data (green cards)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":9,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.32,"p_room":0.28,"age_days":148,"expected_fill_days":38,"reasons":["conf:4","stale_co","win:tail","crowd:"],"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":186075,"is_top_pay":true},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/axcelis-technologies-senior-advanced-control-automation-engineer-semiconductor-equipment","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/axcelis-technologies-senior-advanced-control-automation-engineer-semiconductor-equipment.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-04T19:55:19Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":30683,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-05T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":58455},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=58455"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Faxcelis-technologies-senior-advanced-control-automation-engineer-semiconductor-equipment"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Faxcelis-technologies-senior-advanced-control-automation-engineer-semiconductor-equipment"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Faxcelis-technologies-senior-advanced-control-automation-engineer-semiconductor-equipment"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/axcelis-technologies-senior-advanced-control-automation-engineer-semiconductor-equipment\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Faxcelis-technologies-senior-advanced-control-automation-engineer-semiconductor-equipment"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":1685595}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"axcelis.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":1685595},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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