Process Development Engineer – Magnetic Sensors

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices in Ireland (Limerick area) seeks a technically skilled engineer to develop fabrication processes for magnetoresistive sensors used in industrial and medical applications. You will work with device experts to translate concepts into robust, high-volume production, employing clean room practices and advanced characterization techniques.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in Engineering or a PhD in a related field, with 5+ years of R&D experience in magnetic materials or sensors, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering with 5+ years of related R&D or a PhD in Electronics, Microelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics.
• Experience in magnetic materials and/or magnetic field sensor development and characterization.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with ability to share technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with device experts and designers to define process requirements and communicate progress to management and customers.
• Lead development of new fabrication processes for magnetoresistive sensors from concept to handover to volume production.
• Work with Quality and Failure Analysis teams to determine stress, test methods, and improve process robustness and device reliability.

Skills

magnetic materials development

sensor characterization

team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Electronics/Physics

Tools

PVD

photolithography

etch

XRD

XRR

CDSEM

MOKE

clean room

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.comand on LinkedIn and X.

This role involves development of fabrication processes for cutting edge magnetic sensor and products for use in industrial, medical and consumer applications. The successful candidate will be a part of the technology development team in charge of getting the project from a concept to release into high volume fabrication. This is an opportunity to develop process integration and troubleshooting skills, as well as layout and characterization skills, while working as part of a dynamic team of enthusiastic people with multidisciplinary backgrounds.

Job responsibilities:

To work with device experts and designers to determine process requirements and device specifications and communicate development project progress to management and customers.

To work with and as a part of process engineering group to bring new fabrication process for magnetoresistive sensors from concept phase to handover to volume production.

To work with Quality department to determine relevant stress and test methods for given device type as well to work with Failure Analysis engineers to determine failure modes and improve process robustness and device reliability.

Job requirements:

A Master’s degree in Engineering and significant relevant previous R&D work experience (>5 years) or a PhD in one of the relevant areas including Electronic Engineering, Microelectronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or Applied Physics.

Essential technical background:

• magnetic materials and/or systems development and characterization
• magnetic field sensor development and characterization.

Desirable technical capabilities and experience:

• clean room environment experience
• wafer-level processing tools (PVD, photolithography, etch, inspection, etc…),
• material characterization and process control tools experience (profilers, XRD, XRR, CDSEM, MOKE),
• process control development and implementation,

Required soft skills:

• Quick learning capability.
• Strong sense of work ethics.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills required with the emphasis being able to share technical knowledge.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with other teams within ADI.

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