This position involves the testing of software applications developed for wafer processing equipment produced by Axcelis Technologies including Ion Implanters and wafer cleaning and curing systems.

• Ability to work independently while performing Software Test execution on complex Electro-Mechanincal systems: includes regression testing, validation of defect solutions and new feature tesing on simulators and Implanters.
• Ability to analyze requirements for the software/system and develop test cases to provide maximum test coverage.
• Work closely with Release Management, Software Developers and other SQA engineers to determine existence of problems and possible resolution to bring problems to closure.
• Documentation of Software test procedures for future execution.
• Development of test case matrices to enhance test coverage
• Software requirement development and review
• Development of scripts or utilities to increase test efficiency where appropriate
• Job requires hands-on equipment testing to ensure software requirements are met along with reporting of problems found during testing in a timely manner
• Defect Tracking: document defects in a defect tracking system including the details of the problem & steps for recreating.
• The candidate will solicit software requirements, compile software test cases based on the requirements and perform testing on both simulators and implanters.

Required Skills Required Experience

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.                                               

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Ability to lift 35 lbs.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reports to work on a regular and timely basis.