Staff Engineer, Process Sustaining Engineering

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices in Limerick, Ireland, is seeking a Process Engineer within the Backend Fabrication Engineering group. The role supports manufacturing processes by driving control, tool qualification and continuous improvement, while collaborating with development teams on new wafer-level capabilities.

The candidate will contribute to process optimization, equipment standards, and risk reduction across shifts, with opportunities to work on new technologies and venture into cross-site transfers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Applied Physics / Electronics / Materials / Chemistry or relevant discipline.
• 3+ years’ hands-on processing engineering experience.
• Excellent technical problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Good communication and interaction skills.
• Data driven with ability to apply science and engineering concepts.
• Self-directed, self-motivated and able to work in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement for existing volume manufacturing processes, layers & tools with equipment and manufacturing groups.
• Carry out root cause analysis of yield issues, excursions, equipment downs, and implement corrective actions.
• Work with development groups to define and develop new wafer level capabilities.
• Establish standards for methods of equipment/process work amongst shift personnel and Eng. groups.
• Periodically review key metrics on Safety, Quality, Output and Value for Money; lead initiatives.
• Develop expertise on technology and equipment platform changes; support transfers from sister sites.
• Participate in capital acquisition: definition, tool selection, installation and qualification for new/existing tech.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data-driven

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Applied Physics / Electronics / Materials / Chemistry

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.

Analog Devices defines innovation and excellence in signal processing. ADI's analog, mixed-signal, and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (IC) play a fundamental role in converting, conditioning, and processing real-world phenomena such as light, sound, temperature, motion, and pressure into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of electronic equipment. At ADI, we believe that our employees are not only our greatest asset, but also a great asset for our customers. Our people relish the opportunity to delve into and solve challenging technical problems, and our customers rely on ADI's exceptional engineering talent as they design and produce their own products.

Analog Devices in Limerick has two technically advanced segregated 200mm clean room areas, a mixed signal fabrication area and an area for processing of novel materials. Analog Devices Intl. are looking to recruit a Process Engineer within the Backend Fabrication Engineering group; this person will play a key role in the supporting the manufacturing processes by driving process/equipment control, toolset qualification, and continuous improvement and also working with development in developing new wafer level capabilities for our technology roadmap and transferring in new Processes from our sister sites.

Key Responsibilities will include not limited to:

• As a technical contributor, driving continuous improvement for existing volume manufacturing processes, layers & tools. Working with equipment and manufacturing groups to achieve this.


• As a technical contributor working with key groups/disciplines in determining root cause analysis of yield issues, excursions, equipment downs and implementing corrective actions & robust solutions to improve the process


• Working with the development groups and other disciplines within Analog in defining and developing new wafer level capabilities.


• Establishing clear standards for methods of equipment and/or process work amongst shift personnel and Eng. groups - working with Equipment shift supervisors


• Periodic review of key metrics associated with Safety, Quality, Output and Value for Money on equipment and processes for an area and driving associated initiatives


• Developing own expertise of key technology changes/equipment platform changes and developments within an area


• Capital acquisition inclusive of definition, tool selection, installation and qualification for new technology or existing technologies


• Responsible for the safe practices across toolsets


• Representing ADI at business and technical conferences.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree in Applied Physics /Electronics/Material’s/Chemistry or relevant discipline


• Direct experience in one or more of the following: Etch, Lithography, Deposition, Epitaxial growth, Wet Chemistry processing, Ion Implantation, Diffusion etc


• 3+ years’ experience in a hands‑on processing engineering


• Excellent technical problem solving & multi‑tasking skills


• Good communication and interaction skills


• Data driven and ability to apply science theory and engineering concepts


• Self‑directing, self‑motivated and ability to work in a dynamic environment

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: Variable