Defect & Yield Optimization Engineer

1020 ADBV Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic engineer for the Limerick Defect/Integration team.

The role focuses on driving defect reduction and yield improvements across wafer fab layers, using SPC and data analytics to monitor inline defects and coordinate with workcentres for timely resolutions. The candidate should be curious, agile, and able to manage multiple tasks and projects while communicating complex problems clearly to diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Investigate complex technical challenges to identify underlying causes of defects or yield loss.
• Use data analytics to drive defect reduction and process improvements.
• Ability to scope projects, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive defect reduction/yield improvement projects for your layers and monitor progress.
• Maintain and improve inspection recipes to ensure high defect capture with low nuisance detections.
• Collaborate with process, equipment, product, manufacturing and quality teams to implement robust fixes.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Data analysis

Python

Statistical Process Control

Cross-functional Collaboration

Project management

Presentation skills

Tools

Klarity Defect

SAS

JMP

ACE

Job description

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking an enthusiastic engineer for the Limerick Defect/Integration team.

The role focuses on driving defect reduction and yield improvements across wafer fab layers, using SPC and data analytics to monitor inline defects and coordinate with workcentres for timely resolutions. The candidate should be curious, agile, and able to manage multiple tasks and projects while communicating complex problems clearly to diverse teams.