Defect/Integration Engineer

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices is looking for a motivated engineer to join their Limerick Defect/Integration team. The role focuses on defect reduction and yield improvement projects, requiring strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across various engineering and quality teams.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of statistical process control and experience with tools like Klarity Defect and SAS. This position offers growth opportunities within the expanding Wafer Fab, contributing to significant production increases in the coming years.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis of defects.
• Good understanding of statistical process control fundamentals.
• Willingness to learn about process flows and tools interactions.

Responsibilities

• Drive defect reduction and yield improvement projects.
• Use SPC to monitor and control inline defects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering and manufacturing.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Statistical Process Control

Process Integration and Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Defect Reduction/Yield Improvement

Tools

Klarity Defect

SAS

JMP

ACE

Python

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.

Job Description

The Limerick Defect/Integration team is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic engineer. The candidate must be curious, agile, and flexible, with excellent problem‑solving and data‑analysis skills. A sense of urgency and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously is also a must. This role offers learning across all fab areas and functions. The Limerick Fab is expanding its Wafer Fab by 2x and will increase output by 3x by 2026.

Layer (Module) Ownership

• Drive defect reduction and yield improvement projects for your layers.
• Use SPC to monitor and control inline defects throughout the product lifecycle.
• Excursion detection, fast response and containment, and prevention.
• Maintain and improve inspection recipes to ensure low nuisance detection and high capture rate of defects of interest.

Required Skills

• Root Cause Analysis – Investigate complex technical challenges to identify the underlying causes of defects or yield loss; strong analytical skills; experience with Klarity Defect, SAS, JMP, and ACE; design of experiments; Python a bonus.
• Statistical Process Control – Deep understanding of SPC fundamentals; maintain inline defect charts with correct control limits; identify and respond quickly to shifts; good understanding of statistics.
• Process Integration and Improvement – Strong knowledge or willingness to learn about process flows; understand interactions between layers and tools; read wafer cross‑sections (FIB, SEM, TEM, EDX); SEM & FIB analysis a bonus.
• Cross‑functional Collaboration – Work closely with process engineering, equipment engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams; excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Defect Reduction/Yield Improvement – Use ACE for defect‑yield correlation; identify top pareto items; project management to drive projects to completion; scope projects and set realistic timelines; self‑starter.

Additional Information

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may need to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Applicants may be required to undergo 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 race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veterans status, union membership, or other legally protected group.

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