Staff Engineer, Product Quality Engineering

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Ireland seeks a Staff Product Quality Engineer (PQE) to lead global cross-functional teams and drive resolution of complex product quality issues throughout the lifecycle.

You will apply advanced problem‑solving methodologies and champion preventive quality practices to improve customer satisfaction. The role partners with Manufacturing Operations, Reliability Engineering, Customer Quality, and Product Development to influence quality strategy and outcomes, while

Qualifications

• Advanced problem-solving methodologies and preventive quality practices.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers in quality methodologies and risk management.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Business Units, Manufacturing Operations, Reliability Engineering, and Product Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead global cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve complex product quality issues from initiation through closure.
• Evaluate quality risks across the product lifecycle and drive continuous improvement.
• Analyse manufacturing, reliability, yield, and customer-return data to identify systemic issues and trends.
• Provide technical leadership for quality assessments related to product changes, process transfers, and new technology introductions.
• Support customer quality engineering teams in communications and escalations.
• Drive deployment of quality management systems and best practices; support audits.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

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.

The Staff Product Quality Engineer (PQE) is responsible for leading the resolution of complex product quality issues, driving continuous improvement in product and test quality, and influencing quality strategy across the product lifecycle. You will serve as a technical leader within the Global Quality organisation and partner closely with Business Units, Manufacturing Operations, Reliability Engineering, Customer Quality, and Product Development teams.

In this role, you will apply advanced problem‑solving methodologies, evaluate quality risks, and champion preventive quality practices that improve customer satisfaction and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global cross‑functional teams to investigate and resolve complex product quality issues from initiation through closure, while balancing quality, cost, and operational considerations.
• Evaluate product, process, and test‑related quality risks throughout the product lifecycle.
• Analyse manufacturing, reliability, yield, and customer‑return data to identify systemic issues and emerging trends.
• Provide technical leadership for quality assessments related to product changes, process transfers, test enhancements, and new technology introductions.
• Support Customer Quality Engineering teams in customer communications and escalations.
• Drive deployment and continuous improvement of quality management systems and best practices.
• Support internal, customer, and third‑party audits to ensure compliance with applicable quality standards.
• Influence quality strategy and promote a culture of prevention and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and develop engineers in quality methodologies, risk management, and structured problem‑solving.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical discipline.
• Typically, 8+ years of semiconductor industry experience in Product Quality, Product Engineering, Test Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Failure Analysis, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong technical understanding of semiconductor manufacturing and product lifecycle processes.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in automotive quality systems including APQP, PPAP, Safe Launch, IATF 16949, and Functional Safety.
• Strong technical background in semiconductor, electronic systems, reliability testing and failure analysis techniques.
• Experience supporting customer‑facing quality engagements.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent continuous improvement qualification.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical teams.

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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.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days