Staff Engineer, Process Sustaining Engineering

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

Job summary

Analog Devices, a global semiconductor leader, is recruiting a Process Engineer in Limerick to support backend fabrication engineering. You will drive process control, tool qualification, and continuous improvement across manufacturing activities, collaborating with development teams to transfer new wafer-level capabilities.

The role requires a degree in physics/electronics/materials/chemistry and 3+ years hands-on processing experience, with strong problem solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement for existing volume manufacturing processes, layers & tools.
• Perform root cause analysis of yield issues and excursions; implement corrective actions.
• Develop new wafer level capabilities with development groups.
• Establish standards for equipment/process methods among shift personnel and Eng. groups.
• Review safety, quality, output, and value metrics and drive initiatives.
• Develop expertise on technology changes and equipment platforms.
• Manage capital acquisition from definition to qualification for new or existing tech.
• Ensure safe practices across toolsets.
• Represent ADI at conferences.

Skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Data-driven

Self-directed

Hands-on engineering

3+ years experience

Education

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

• 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