In this newly created position in our growing company, the primary goal will be to act as the liaison between Information Technology and Operational Technology. With the convergence of IT and OT, this role will be critical in bridging the gap between both areas. This will include applying IT processes such as networking, cybersecurity, servers, change management, SLA and more to Manufacturing's existing processes and new technologies like robotics, barcode scanning, IoT devices, controllers, industrial controls systems, etc...

Axcelis is looking for someone with at a minimum, basic knowledge of networking, cybersecurity, and has good overall understanding of Information Technology. The right candidate for this role will be able to take the lead on the many Operational Technology projects from the perspective of Information Technology.

Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications below. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all the qualifications but have sufficient experience, talent, and the necessary can-do attitude.

This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work in the fast-growing field of the Semiconductor Industry. Come work for a company that has been named:

• By Fortune 2022 Fastest Growing Companies List - Ranking #54 out of 100 companies
• By Forbes America's Best Mid-Size Companies List - Ranking #10 out of 100
• By the Boston Globe Named to the Top 100 Women-Led Businesses for the last 20 years

This position is being offered as Onsite with ability to work remote 2-3 days a week.

Responsibilities

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  Bridge the gap between Information Technology and Operational Technology.
• Participate in collaborative initiatives with Manufacturing.
• Implement new Manufacturing technologies.
• Recommend systems enhancements and other operational opportunities to improve operational efficiencies.
• Analyze data, communicate findings to management, and offer recommendations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes.
• Facilitate problem solving by collaborating with internal stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation and procedures that are accurate and up to date.
• Coordinate application roll out and support with the Manufacturing Application leads and IT team members (Systems, Network, DBA's, IT Help Desk).
• Build your knowledge of Axcelis IT standards, risk management, change controls, cybersecurity environment and industry trends.
• Work with the Manufacturing and IT leaders to further develop a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to clearly define roles and responsibilities of this cross functional team.
• Work with the Manufacturing team to implement operational efficiency solutions.
• Oversee and help manage EULA compliance and effective license management.
• Participates in the development and execution of test plans and assists those that perform tests as needed.
• Assists in documenting the Manufacturing process flows, policies, and controls.
• Participate in troubleshooting system issues and errors, communicate status of corrective action results to IT & Manufacturing management.

Qualifications

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  Three (3) to Seven (7) years of experience in Information Technology. Experience in a Manufacturing environment would be a plus.
• Working knowledge of networking, cybersecurity and servers.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Ability to learn quickly and carry out assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Project management experience would be preferred.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Establish and continuously improve processes to adapt to a constantly evolving environment.
• Proven time management and organization.
• Working knowledge of applications & processes used to optimize Manufacturing efficiency preferred.
• Ability to execute multiple assignments by required deadlines.
• Experience with identifying and escalating issues.
• Proven communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Possess a global perspective on the business and impacts to other business units.
• Understand and mitigate risk.
• Collaboration with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, prioritize, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Familiarity with general risks and controls as it relates to Change Management, Incident Management, Disaster Recovery, Information Integrity, Capacity Planning, Security Administration, and Vendor Management.

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.