Principal Engineer, Component Engineering

Analog Devices, Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Ireland seeks a Principal Product Development / Component Engineer to lead component engineering for Energy system products.

You will partner with system architects, hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams to optimize performance, reliability, and cost throughout the product lifecycle. The role requires deep expertise in component technologies, supplier ecosystems, and lifecycle support from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Systems or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years in component/hardware engineering or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Own approval and selection of components for Energy system products.
• Develop component strategies, vendor lists, and roadmaps.
• Lead lifecycle management including obsolescence and sourcing.
• Drive cost analyses and design-to-cost for components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for qualification and production readiness.

Skills

Component engineering

Hardware engineering

Systems engineering

Semiconductor applications

Electronics product development

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PCB development

FPGA-based systems

ADCs

DACs

Power conversion

Embedded hardware

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.

Principal Product Development / Component Engineer

System Integration Team

About The Role

At Analog Devices, you will be a strategic technical leader driving innovation and technical excellence across our product engineering organization. You will serve as a technical authority for complex engineering challenges, lead breakthrough design methodologies, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape product strategy. Your expertise and vision will influence our future semiconductor technology roadmap and organizational direction.

The Component Engineer serves as the technical authority for electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components used across Energy system platforms. This individual partners with system architects, hardware, embedded software, firmware, quality, sourcing, and manufacturing teams to ensure component selections meet performance, reliability, cost, lifecycle, supply chain, and regulatory requirements.

The role requires deep expertise in component technologies, supplier ecosystems, cost engineering, obsolescence management, and product lifecycle support from concept through production and sustaining engineering. The engineer drives technical and commercial decisions that improve system competitiveness while reducing risk across complex multi-disciplinary products. Responsibilities reflect the component lifecycle leadership, sourcing support, and cost engineering experience described in

Key Responsibilities

Component Engineering & Technology Leadership

• Own approval and selection of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical components for Energy system products.
• Develop and maintain approved component strategies, preferred vendor lists, and technology roadmaps.
• Evaluate semiconductors, power devices, sensors, communications ICs, passive components, connectors, electromechanical devices, memory devices, and power conversion components.
• Partner with system architects and design engineers to identify optimal component solutions balancing performance, reliability, availability, and cost.
• Support architecture reviews, design reviews, and system qualification activities.

Product Lifecycle Management

• Manage component lifecycle risks including: Obsolescence End-of-life notifications, Alternate sourcing strategies, Supply continuity planning, Long-term serviceability
• Establish second-source and multi-source strategies where appropriate.
• Lead component risk assessments throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive technology insertion and component refresh initiatives.

Cost Engineering & Design-to-Cost

• Develop should-cost models and cost analyses for critical components and assemblies.
• Work with design teams to identify cost reduction opportunities without compromising system performance.
• Support sourcing decisions through technical and commercial analysis.
• Drive value engineering workshops with suppliers and internal teams.
• Provide cost impact assessments for component changes, redesigns, and lifecycle events.

Cross-Functional Program Support

• Partner with system integration, hardware, firmware, software, reliability, manufacturing, and quality organizations.
• Support project reviews and technical risk assessments.
• Participate in requirements definition, design reviews, qualification planning, and production readiness reviews.
• Lead component-related investigations and root cause analyses.

Reliability, Compliance & Qualification

• Define component qualification requirements and derating guidelines.
• Support environmental, EMC, safety, and reliability testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive corrective actions for component-related failures and field issues.

Manufacturing & Sustaining Engineering

• Support transition from development to production.
• Resolve manufacturing-related component issues.
• Provide guidance on process improvements and manufacturability.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in: Component Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Systems Engineering, Semiconductor Applications, Electronics Product Development, Mechanical Engineering

The technical breadth reflects experience outlined in the resume including PCB development, FPGA-based systems, ADCs, DACs, memory technologies, power conversion solutions, embedded hardware, and full product lifecycle support.

Leadership Expectations (P5)

• Recognized subject matter expert in component engineering.
• Influences technical strategy across multiple programs.
• Leads cross-functional teams through complex technical decisions.
• Mentors engineers and develops organizational best practices.
• Provides thought leadership on supply chain resilience, technology roadmaps, and lifecycle management.
• Drives significant cost, quality, reliability, and risk reduction initiatives.

Success Measures

• Reduced component lifecycle and supply chain risk.
• Successful support of product launches.
• Improved design-to-cost performance.
• Faster qualification of new technologies and suppliers.
• Reduced obsolescence exposure.
• Improved product reliability and manufacturability.
• Successful execution of component roadmaps aligned to long-term system strategy

Why You’ll Love Working at ADI

At Analog Devices, you'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team that's shaping the future of technology. We offer a supportive environment focused on professional growth, competitive compensation and benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact on the world.

Your expertise will shape the future of technology, and you’ll be supported by a culture that values continuous advancement and professional growth. Join us and help create the technologies that bridge the physical and digital worlds, making a tangible difference in how people live, work, and connect.

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