Principal Engineer, Process Development Engineering

Analog Devices; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 139,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k plan

Paid vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Wilmington, DE, seeks a Principal Engineer - Process Reliability and Process Transfer to lead development, integration, and qualification of advanced semiconductor processes, spanning wafer fabrication, assembly, and test.

You will drive yield improvement, cost optimization, and NPI readiness, mentor engineers, and collaborate across design, manufacturing, reliability, and foundry partners. Requires MS/PhD and 10-15+ years in semiconductor process development.

Qualifications

• Experience with DOE, SPC, failure analysis, and reliability methodologies.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and process control systems.
• Experience across wafer fabrication, assembly, or test environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and qualification of advanced semiconductor processes.
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost optimization using DOE, SPC, and data analytics.
• Enable NPI readiness and transition from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, reliability, and foundry partners.
• Lead failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.

Skills

DOE knowledge

SPC knowledge

Data analytics

Failure analysis

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field

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.

The Principal Engineer - Process Reliability and Process Transfer is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving innovation, development, and optimization of semiconductor manufacturing processes across wafer fabrication, assembly, and/or test. This role combines deep process engineering expertise with cross-functional leadership to enable Process transfer, yield and reliability matching

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development, integration, and qualification of advanced semiconductor processes.
• Drive yield improvement, defect reduction, and cost optimization using DOE, SPC, and data analytics.
• Enable NPI readiness and transition from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, reliability, and foundry partners.
• Lead failure analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across teams.

Required Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 10-15+ years of semiconductor process development experience.
• Strong expertise in process integration, fab or assembly processes.
• Experience with DOE, SPC, failure analysis, and reliability methodologies.
• Knowledge of semiconductor equipment and process control systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced process technologies or foundry environments.
• Track record of patents, publications, or innovation leadership.
• Experience working across global manufacturing sites.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.

Leadership Expectations (P5 - Principal Level)

• Recognized technical leader and subject matter expert.
• Drives strategic technical direction without direct people management.
• Influences cross-functional decisions and technology roadmap.
• Operates with high autonomy and accountability.

Success Metrics

• Yield improvement and defect reduction.
• Successful NPI ramp to volume production.
• Process capability improvements (Cp/Cpk).
• Cost and cycle time optimization.
• Technology readiness and implementation success.

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.

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Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $139,370 to $201,815.

• Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

• This position qualifies for a discretionary performance-based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

• This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time , and other benefits.