Quality Technician 3

Analog Devices, Inc.; Camas (WA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Camas, WA, is seeking a QA Engineering Technician to support defect inspection tools and drive continuous improvement in a semiconductor fab environment.

You will partner with Engineering, Quality and Operations to detect issues early, assist excursion response, and help sustain stable tool performance across shifts. The role emphasizes metrology tool support, data analysis of defect trends, containment and corrective actions, and clear technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting and writing detailed technical reports, analyzing data, and identifying defects/trends.
• Ability to support containment and corrective actions in a semiconductor fab.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a quality mindset.
• Willingness to learn new tasks, tools, and processes.
• Experience in semiconductor fab environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Metrology tool support across AOI/Review platforms including recipe writing and monitoring.
• Assist defect excursion investigations with data pull, containment documentation, and disposition support.
• Review and classify defect data, identify trends, and communicate results to Engineering.
• Collaborate with Engineering and partner teams to implement containment and corrective actions.
• Execute OCAPs and write excursion reports and lot disposition documentation.
• Revise specifications, write TECNs, and maintain defect-of-interest libraries.
• Develop resolutions to complex problems through creativity and sound judgment.
• Work with cross-functional teams to improve fab quality and operational stability.

Skills

Technical reporting

Data analysis

Defect identification

Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

KLA/ONTO tools

Automated SEM review

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.

Role summary QA Engineering Technicians support defect inspection tools and help drive continuous improvement and defect management in a semiconductor fabrication environment. You'll partner closely with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to detect issues early, support excursion response, and help sustain stable tool performance across shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Metrology tool support (AOI/Review): Support recipe writing, robustness, matching checks, and monitoring plans across darkfield/brightfield/SEM/Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) platforms
• Excursion response: Support defect excursion investigations, including data pull/analysis, containment documentation, and disposition support for discrepant material
• Defect data analytics: Review and classify defect data, identify trends, generate reports, and communicate results to Engineering and Management
• Containment and corrective actions: Collaborate with Engineering and partner teams to implement containment and corrective actions and communicate defect/quality risks
• Procedures and documentation: Execute OCAPs and actions to contain excursions; write excursion reports and lot disposition documentation
• Technical writing / change documentation: Revise specifications, write TECNs, and maintain defect-of-interest libraries
• Problem solving: Develop resolutions to complex problems that require creativity and sound judgment
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to improve fab quality and operational stability

Required skills

• Ability to collect and write detailed technical reports; analyze data; identify defects/trends; and support containment/corrective/preventive actions
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities, multitask, and make good day-to-day decisions
• Proactive problem identification and practical solutioning (including knowing when to seek approval)
• Strong communication and documentation skills with a customer service and quality mindset
• Willingness to learn new tasks, tools, and processes
• Experience in a semiconductor fab environment; quality or defect engineering exposure is a plus
• Education/experience: Associate degree or 2-3 years of semiconductor experience preferred but not required

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with defect inspection and review tools (e.g., KLA/ONTO brightfield/darkfield, automated SEM review, or similar toolsets)

Shift coverage

This position supports all manufacturing shifts.

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. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: No Shift Type: COP (Continuous Opns.)

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $32 to $40. 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. Benefits for the position includes 10 paid holidays per year, paid vacation starting at 136 hours per year for full-time employees (prorated for part-time employees), and paid sick time that exceeds the requirements of the Washington State Sick Leave law.

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.

Come join 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.