Associate Engineer, Process Sustaining Engineering

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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

          

Analog Devices defines innovation and excellence in signal processing. ADI's analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (IC) play a fundamental role in converting, conditioning, and processing real-world phenomena such as light, sound, temperature, motion, and pressure into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of electronic equipment.  At ADI, we believe that our employees are not only our greatest asset, but also a great asset for our customers. Our people relish the opportunity to delve into and solve challenging technical problems, and our customers rely on ADI's exceptional engineering talent as they design and produce their own products.

Analog Devices in Limerick has two technically advanced segregated 200mm cleanroom areas, a mixed signal fabrication area and an area for processing of novel materials. Analog Devices Intl.  are looking to recruit a WAT Engineer within the Integration group. This person will primarily be responsible for Wafer Acceptance Testing and will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing processes by driving process controls, continuous improvements, test time reduction at WAT, device yield debug & root cause and working on the development of new test methodologies for our development technology roadmap.  In additional there will be a Device Engineering element to the role, where the applicant will take on responsibility for the performance of a key Fab Process.

Key Responsibilities of a WAT Engineer will include but not limited to:

• Develop WAT capability to support new & existing FAB process developments.
• Root Cause and resolve non-genuine yield loss at WAT.
• Drive continuous improvement activities such as software enhancements, cycle time Improvements and test time reduction at WAT.
• Manage WAT capacity & capability to meet FAB out targets
• Manage test structure Libraries for each process and design & layout new test structures for new technologies as required.
• Unit Device, and process expert who has ownership for the performance of a key Fab Process, and responsibility for addressing any process & yield issues affecting the metrics of that process.
• Develop a coherent view of our manufacturing processes from start to finish, be aware of critical nodes and ensure sufficient controls
• Liaising with key groups/disciplines in determining root cause analysis of yield issues, excursions, and implementing corrective actions & robust solutions to improve our processes
• Driving continuous improvement for existing volume manufacturing processes.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Electronic Engineering / Physics /Mathematics or relevant discipline
• Excellent technical problem solving & multi-tasking skills
• Be a highly motivated individual with excellent problem-solving, critical thinking and communication skills
• Data driven and ability to apply science theory and engineering concepts
• Self-directing, excellent teamwork and ability to work in a dynamic environment 
• Knowledge of semiconductor processing preferred but not essential
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Basic knowledge of C / Java programming languages is preferred but not essential.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export  licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.  As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

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Job Req Type: Graduate Job

          

Required Travel: No