Senior Engineer, Quality Engineering

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, in Limerick, seeks a Senior Engineer in Quality Engineering to drive continuous improvements across customer-focused quality programs. You will engage with multiple departments to solve complex issues, ensure compliance with SEMI and ISO standards, and strengthen our quality management system within a high-volume semiconductor environment.

You will mentor peers, apply 8D/DMAIC methodologies, and contribute to the Reliability and Failure Analysis groups to protect product quality

Qualifications

• MS in Engineering with 3+ years of experience, or BSc in Engineering with 5+ years.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing quality, process, product, and/or yield engineering.
• Strong root-cause analysis using 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Excellent collaboration, documentation, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to close complex product and process quality issues.
• Use structured problem-solving tools for root-cause investigations (8D, DMAIC).
• Interpret SEM/TEM images and EDX data to resolve defects.
• Evaluate non-conforming material and disposition.
• Mentor engineers on SPC, FMEA, MSA.
• Support audits by customers and certification authorities.
• Collaborate with Product, Process, Design, Failure Analysis, and Reliability teams to improve QMS.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Root-cause analysis

Quality management

Semiconductor manufacturing

Cleanroom environment

Education

MS in Engineering

BSc in Engineering

Tools

SPC Tools

FMEA

MSA

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.

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.

Senior Engineer, Quality Engineering

Job Description

ADLK Quality organization’s goal is to achieve customer satisfaction by driving continuous improvement through systematic approach to quality management, defect reduction and prevention. The Limerick Front-end Quality team is a dynamic and growing team, focused on delivering world-class quality to our customers. This position will require engagement across departments, leading cross-functional problem-solving efforts, supporting our quality operations and driving continuous improvement activities, ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and/or collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure expedite closure of complex product and process quality issues from initiation to closure.


• Facilitate the use of structured problem-solving tools in root-cause investigation and corrective action identification, leading the 8D investigation and resolution of customer complaints and non-conformances.


• Interpretation of SEM/TEM images and EDX data to solve electrical and defect problems


• Evaluation of non-conforming material and support disposition of the material.


• Training and mentoring other Quality or Process Engineers on core tools e.g., SPC Tools, FMEA, MSA.


• Actively participate in audits from customers and certification authorities; review customer specific requirements and respond to part specific information as required by the customers.


• Collaborate with Product, Process, Design, Failure Analysis, and Reliability engineering organizations to drive quality improvements & Quality Management System (QMS) implementation.


• Work with counterparts across the internal fabs to share results, best practices, and provide comparable data

Education and Experience Requirements

• MS in Engineering with 3+ years of experience or BSc in Engineering with 5+ years of experience.


• Experience in semiconductor industry functional areas like Quality, Process, Product, and/or Yield engineering


• Strong technical knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes with experience in process and device-related defect characterization and failure mechanisms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and root-cause analysis that will help support our organization's zero-defect initiative


• Excellent knowledge of problem-solving tools like 8D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone analysis, etc.


• Must be able to work in a cleanroom environment


• Great collaborator that leads through influence


• Excellent project planning, scheduling, documentation, training, coordination, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Quality Management System (QMS) in high volume semiconductor manufacturing environment and understanding of risk management using FMEA and Control Plan tools


• Quality certifications like ASQ Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, CQE, etc.


• Familiarity with industry quality standards like IATF 16949:2016/ISO 9001

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