WAT Engineer: Process Yield & Improvement

Analog Devices; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices in Limerick is seeking a WAT Engineer to support Wafer Acceptance Testing and drive process controls across FAB operations. You will contribute to test time reductions, yield debugging, and the development of new test methodologies within the integration team.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to ensure robust wafer testing and manufacturing performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronic Engineering / Physics / Mathematics or relevant discipline.
• Excellent technical problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
• Data driven with strong analytical thinking and communication.
• Self-directed, able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor processing or related field is a plus.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Develop WAT capability to support new and existing FAB process developments.
• Identify root causes and resolve non-genuine yield loss at WAT.
• Drive continuous improvements such as software enhancements and test time reduction.
• Manage WAT capacity and capability to meet FAB targets.
• Design and layout new test structures for new technologies as required.
• Own performance of a key Fab Process and address related yield issues.
• Collaborate across groups to diagnose yield issues and implement robust solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Data-driven

Teamwork

Self-directed

Education

Electronic Engineering / Physics / Mathematics degree

Tools

C

Java

Job description

Analog Devices in Limerick is seeking a WAT Engineer to support Wafer Acceptance Testing and drive process controls across FAB operations. You will contribute to test time reductions, yield debugging, and the development of new test methodologies within the integration team.

The role emphasizes problem solving, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with cross-functional groups to ensure robust wafer testing and manufacturing performance.