RF Design Engineer

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Limerick, Ireland, is seeking an RF Design Engineer to help define and develop MEMS switch products for high-performance test and instrumentation markets.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including IC layout, manufacturing, applications, and marketing to realise robust designs from concept to production, working on RF modelling, simulation, and conversion to masks for IC manufacture.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Be self-motivated, willing to accept responsibility and show initiative in identifying and solving challenging technical problems.
• Strong teamwork, inter-personal and communication skills.
• Experience with RF modelling tools such as HFSS or ADS, or finite element modelling tools be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Define new MEMS switch products with customers and stakeholders.
• RF design and simulation to meet specifications.
• Collaborate with the IC layout engineer and Manufacturing to convert the design to masks for IC manufacture.
• Work with applications, marketing, backend teams and support groups to bring a product to market on schedule.
• Develop the next generation of core MEMS technology to fuel future MEMS switch roadmaps.

Skills

problem-solving

self-motivated

initiative

teamwork

communication

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

HFSS

ADS

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.

The ATE/SMX team are seeking an RF design engineer to work as part of our design team to help define and develop Mems Switch products meeting the challenges of the rapidly growing automatic test equipment and instrumentation markets.

The successful candidate will be working on cutting edge new products utilizing ADI Mems switch disruptive technology to deliver next generation performance to applications spanning from true DC to >30Ghz. To learn more about ADI Mems switch please visit https://www.analog.com/en/product-category/mems-switches.html

The Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) strategy within instrumentation has a focus on close collaboration with customers to deliver high performance solutions enabling the production test of all electrical and electronic equipment from high speed microprocessors to high voltage electric vehicle battery systems.

The Switch and Multiplexer (SMX) strategy is part of ATE with responsibility to deliver precision switching needs servicing a broad range of customers both within Instrumentation and beyond. SMX has a team of 30 people in Limerick and 20 in the Philippines. SMX has world leading portfolio in precision switching solutions with over 250 products targeting multiple applications and markets.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with customers / stakeholders to help define new products
• RF design and simulation of the circuits necessary to implement the new product and achieve the desired specifications
• Work collaboratively with the IC layout engineer and Manufacturing to convert the design to the masks needed for IC manufacture
• Work with applications, marketing, backend teams (eval, test) and support groups (foundry, assembly, reliability, failure analysis etc.) to successfully bring a product to market on schedule
• Work on developing the next generation of core MEMS technology, to fuel future MEMS switch product roadmaps.

Qualifications And Skills

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Be self-motivated, willing to accept responsibility and show initiative in identifying and solving challenging technical problems
• Strong teamwork, inter-personal and communication skills
• Experience with RF modelling tools such as HFSS or ADS, or finite element modelling tools be an advantage.

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