Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering

Analog Devices, Inc.; Limerick; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Limerick is seeking a Principal Engineer for Reliability Engineering. The role focuses on GaN intrinsic reliability, requiring a PhD or MSc and typically 10+ years of semiconductor reliability experience.

The successful candidate will drive reliability strategies, develop testing methodologies, and lead investigations to ensure high-voltage semiconductor performance. This position offers the chance to influence product development significantly and ensure industry-leading reliability.

Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years’ experience in semiconductor reliability with significant GaN or WBG focus required.

Responsibilities

• Drive GaN intrinsic reliability strategy across technologies.
• Define and execute reliability qualification methodologies.
• Lead physics-of-failure investigations.
• Develop and validate lifetime and reliability models.
• Drive product de-risking activities.
• Provide technical leadership on reliability risks.

Skills

GaN intrinsic reliability expertise

Reliability qualification methodologies

Physics-of-failure investigations

Model development and validation

Education

PhD or MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Semiconductor Engineering

Job description

## Principal Engineer, Reliability EngineeringApplylocations: Ireland, Limericktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R263804**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.**The Team:** The Intrinsic Reliability (*i*Rel) Group is responsible for ensuring Product/Process Lifetime Robustness. This is achieved by investigating the intrinsic reliability of semiconductor devices/circuits and sensors. The *i*Rel Group is made up of a range of engineering disciplines including electronics, physics and mathematics. The group is split across two locations namely, ADLK (Limerick, Ireland) and ADSV (San Jose, CA). The successful candidate will reside in ADLK.**The Position:** The position to be filled is for a GaN Intrinsic Reliability Engineer who will provide **technical leadership and domain experti****se** in the reliability characterization, modeling, and qualification of **GaN and Wide Bandgap (WBG) semiconductor devices****.** This role is critical to **de-risking GaN product development (100V and 650V)** and supporting ADI’s expanding **high-voltage and power semiconductor roadmap**, while delivering industry-leading reliability performance. The successful candidate will act as a **company-wide expert in GaN intrinsic reliability**, driving methodology, influencing design decisions, and ensuring robust product qualification across multiple programs.**Main responsibilities:*** **Drive GaN intrinsic reliability strategy** across 100V–650V technologies, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps.* **Define and execute reliability qualification methodologies**, including HTGB, HTRB, switching, and transient stress testing.* **Lead physics-of-failure (PoF) investigations**, identifying degradation mechanisms and driving root-cause resolution.* **Develop and validate lifetime and reliability models** (voltage, temperature, switching dependencies) for GaN devices.* **Drive product de-risking activities** in collaboration with design and product teams, ensuring early reliability coverage.* **Provide technical leadership and decision-making authority** on reliability risks, guardbands, and design recommendations.* **Develop and enhance intrinsic reliability test infrastructure**, including ATE-based and custom stress systems.* **Define and advance next-generation reliability methodologies** for GaN and wider WBG technologies (SiC, AlGaN, etc.).**Required skills:*** PhD or MSc in **Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Semiconductor Engineering**.* Typically **10+ years’ experience** in semiconductor reliability with significant GaN or WBG focus required.*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: ExperiencedRequired Travel: NoShift Type: 1st Shift/Days