Fluidics Development Engineer

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Fluidics Development Engineer in Limerick, Ireland, within the Biosensors Group of the Digital Healthcare Business Unit.

The role focuses on developing, characterising, verifying and validating fluidic and mechanical components for prototype sensor products, with hands-on testing and cross-functional collaboration across multiple teams. The successful candidate will contribute to test rigs, verification studies, and system integration as products move toward

Qualifications

• Experience designing, building, or using test rigs, fixtures, instrumentation, or lab setups.
• Strong grounding in mechanical engineering principles with interest in fluidic or sensor-based systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical findings.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, build, and improvement of test rigs, fixtures, and experimental setups for fluidic and mechanical verification.
• Support verification and validation activities across development stages.
• Perform characterization testing on components and subsystems and communicate results to the team.

Skills

Test rigs & fixtures

Mechanical engineering

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelors or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CAD tools

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.

Fluidics Development Engineer, Biosensors

Business unit: Healthcare (HC)

Location: Limerick, Ireland

Hiring Manager: Niall O’Keeffe

Description

The Biosensors Group is part of the Digital Healthcare Business Unit and is developing a portfolio of sensor platforms that will enable new business franchises for ADI. Current projects include precision sensing platforms targeted at the healthcare services and medical technology market.

The team is looking for a Fluidics Development Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team in Limerick, Ireland. The role supports the development, characterisation, verification and validation of the fluidic and mechanical components within a prototype sensor product. This position is well suited to an engineer who enjoys hands‑on engineering, testing development, and cross‑functional product work.

A successful candidate will contribute across a broad range of activities, including development of test rigs and fixtures, execution of characterisation and verification studies, and support for system integration as products move toward commercialization. The role works closely with multiple teams such as Sensor and Fluidics Design, Firmware, Biology, Manufacturing, Reliability, and Algorithm Development.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the design, build, and improvement of test rigs, fixtures, and experimental setups for fluidic and mechanical system verification.
• Support the definition and execution of verification and validation activities across multiple stages of product development.
• Perform characterisation testing on components and subsystems, analyse results, and communicate findings clearly to the wider team.
• Collaborate with architects, design engineers, test teams, reliability teams, manufacturing teams, and applications teams to support product development.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and contribute to practical engineering solutions.
• Support interactions with external partners and internal stakeholders where needed.
• Research and stay current on relevant developments in mechanical, fluidic, and test technologies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, with 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience developing, building, or using test rigs, fixtures, instrumentation, or laboratory setups.
• Strong grounding in mechanical engineering principles, with interest in fluidic or sensor-based systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional engineering team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation of technical findings.
• A practical and curious approach to solving multidisciplinary engineering challenges.

Advantageous Skills

• Experience with fluidic systems or laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience in medical devices, diagnostics, life sciences, or regulated product development.
• Experience with electrochemical, optical, or other sensor-based products.
• Experience with analytical or numerical modelling.
• Experience with mechanical design software or CAD tools.

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