Associate Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineering

Analog Devices, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 640,000 - 896,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Graduate/Associate Engineer for its Global Failure Analysis team. You will perform failure analysis on returned devices and engineering samples, using bench testing and data analysis to determine failure mechanisms.

The role develops expertise in semiconductor devices, circuit analysis, and advanced failure analysis techniques within a collaborative environment. You will generate technical reports, communicate findings to cross-functional teams, and contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering (ECE/EE).
• Good verbal and written English communication.
• Ability to read circuit schematics and interpret datasheets.
• Foundational understanding of semiconductor devices and analog/digital circuits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, function generators).
• Interest in circuit analysis and root-cause investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on customer returns and internal requests.
• Verify and characterize electrical failures via bench testing and data analysis.
• Apply failure analysis techniques to identify failure modes and root causes.
• Generate clear, concise failure analysis reports.
• Communicate findings to engineers and production teams.
• Support quality, reliability, and design improvement activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Reading circuit schematics

English communication

Analytical problem-solving

Electrical troubleshooting

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering (ECE) or Electrical Engineering (EE)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Multimeters

Function generators

Data analysis software (Python)

Job description

Come join Analog Devices (ADI) – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55 years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare.

ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.

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.

This position is part of the ADGT Global Failure Analysis organization, a critical function that supports Analog Devices internal and external customers in resolving product quality and reliability issues. The Failure Analysis Associate Engineer is responsible for understanding reported failure modes and performing failure analysis activities on returned devices and engineering samples to determine failure mechanisms and provide technical evidence to support root cause investigations.

This role offers opportunities to develop expertise in semiconductor devices, circuit analysis, electrical characterization, and advanced failure analysis techniques while contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on customer returns, reliability failures, qualification failures, and internal engineering requests.
• Verify and characterize electrical failures through bench testing, characterization, and data analysis.
• Apply appropriate failure analysis techniques to verify failure modes, identify failure mechanisms, and support root cause investigations.
• Generate clear, concise, and technically accurate failure analysis reports.
• Communicate findings effectively to quality engineers, product engineers, design engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers.
• Support product quality, reliability, manufacturing, and design improvement activities.
• Contribute to departmental continuous improvement, process enhancement, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Help ADI meet customer expectations for failure analysis quality, responsiveness, and cycle-time commitments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering (ECE) or Electrical Engineering (EE)
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics.
• Fundamental understanding of semiconductor devices, analog and digital circuits, circuit analysis, and electronic troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to interpret datasheet specifications and translate them into practical bench-test setups.
• Familiarity with electronic test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, multimeters, and function generators.
• Strong interest in circuit analysis, electrical fault isolation, and root cause investigation.
• Demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of programming using Python, LabVIEW, or other engineering software tools.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing, assembly, or test processes.
• Experience with data analysis, automation, or scripting tools.
• Exposure to semiconductor failure analysis techniques and equipment such as microscopy, X-ray, SEM, FIB, or fault isolation methods is an advantage.

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: Graduate Job

Required Travel: No