Characterization / Evaluation Engineer

1020 ADBV Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Limerick, Ireland seeks a Characterization / Evaluation Engineer – Reader Systems to lead system-level characterization of complex electromechanical instrument platforms for the Biosensors Team.

You will own test definition, execution, and analysis to validate performance and readiness for manufacturing. You will define test plans, execute validation across electrical, mechanical, optical, and fluidic domains, and drive reliability testing and fixture development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in hardware/system characterization or evaluation.
• Experience with multi-domain systems (electronics, mechanics, sensors).
• Test development, measurement systems, and data analysis experience.
• Experience with reliability testing and root cause analysis.
• Experience with test automation and fixture development.
• Proficiency with analytical tools (Python, MATLAB, Excel or equivalent).
• Electronics design involving schematic and layout.
• Desirable: C/C++ Embedded experience; medical device or regulated product exposure.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end reader characterization strategy (system and sub-system).
• Define test plans, methods, and acceptance criteria aligned to requirements.
• Execute validation across electrical, mechanical, optical, and fluidic domains.
• Lead reliability testing (lifetime, stress, environmental) and failure analysis.
• Develop test fixtures, rigs, and automation for repeatable data capture.
• Support FAI and manufacturing validation for external builds.
• Act as an independent verification function across design teams.

Skills

Hardware characterization

Multi-domain systems

Test development & data analysis

Reliability testing & RCA

Test automation & fixtures

Analytical tools (Python, MATLAB,Excel

Electronics design

C/C++ Embedded

Job description

About Analog Devices

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.

Characterization / Evaluation Engineer – Reader Systems

Requisition Type: Full-Time | Limerick, Ireland

Role Summary

Lead system-level characterization of a complex electromechanical instrument platforms for the Biosensors Team. Own test definition, execution, and analysis to validate performance, robustness, and readiness for manufacturing and external partner handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end reader characterization strategy (system and sub-system)
• Define test plans, methods, and acceptance criteria aligned to requirements
• Execute validation across electrical, mechanical, optical, and fluidic domains
• Lead reliability testing (lifetime, stress, environmental) and failure analysis
• Develop test fixtures, rigs, and automation for repeatable data capture
• Support FAI and manufacturing validation for external builds
• Act as an independent verification function across design teams

Required Experience

• Strong background in hardware/system characterization or evaluation
• Experience with multi-domain systems (electronics, mechanics, sensors)
• Strong capability in test development, measurement systems, and data analysis
• Experience with reliability testing and root cause analysis
• Experience with test automation and fixture development
• Analytical tools (Python, MATLAB, Excel or equivalent)
• Electronics Design (Schematic and layout)

Desirable

• Medical device or regulated product experience (V&V, traceability)
• Experience with FAI, DFM/DFT, manufacturing validation
• Exposure to EMC or environmental testing
• C/C++ Embedded experience

Profile

• Independent, objective mindset
• Strong ownership and execution focus
• High attention to detail and structured documentation
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong cross-functional communication #LI-CC1

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.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

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. Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.