Quality Technician (RF Engineering)

Analog Devices, Inc.; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to ensure RF modules meet stringent requirements in our cleanrooms. You will inspect products, perform first article inspections, support CSI, and train staff to identify defects across MMIC, component, and assembly stages.

You will interact with senior staff, support cross-functional customer projects, and contribute to MRB resolution and root-cause analysis while maintaining high-quality standards and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree preferred, but not required.
• 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing quality or related role.
• ESD control and handling ESD sensitive components.
• Ability to read and interpret prints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to problem solve and propose manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff in quality processes.
• Review inspection data and support containment activities.
• Perform module assembly documentation review.
• Prepare modules for Customer Source inspection (CSI).
• Lead MRB activities and drive root-cause analysis.
• Collect, analyze, and report on product conformance issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading prints/drawings

ESD handling

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate of Science degree preferred

Tools

X-Ray inspection

Keyence VHX vision system

EA-300 elemental analyzer

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.

Quality Technician Analog Devices designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure, and connect.

Job Description:

The Quality Technician helps ensure that highly complex RF modules manufactured in our cleanrooms meet our stringent requirements along with our customer’s expectations. This is accomplished by inspecting products for conformance, performing first article inspections, supporting customer source inspections, and writing reports based on documented production results. The quality technician will also help in training staff to recognize defects and imperfections at all stages of the manufacturing process, not limited to MMIC, component, and/or assembly issues. The candidate will be required to have regular interaction with senior staff both internally and externally and will support cross-functional interaction particularly on customer related projects.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a mentor and/or leader to junior members of the staff
• Review incoming inspection data as needed to work containment activity
• Perform module assembly documentation review
• Prepare modules for Customer Source inspection (CSI) and present modules to CSI for onsite acceptance
• Resolves daily issues by participating and/or leading MRB
• Investigates MRB systemic issues by working to root cause analysis
• Help to identify the causes of common types of mistakes or defects
• Collect, analyse, and report on product conformance/quality issues and convey results to staff
• Performs failure analysis utilizing X-Ray, Keyence VHX vision system and EA-300 elemental analysis
• Development of Inspection Guides and Visual Aids
• Familiarity with the following MIL-STDs and IPC Standards:
• Printed Circuit Inspection to IPC-A-600
• Printed Circuit Assembly Solder inspection to IPC-A-610
• Low & High-Power Visual Inspection of MMICs to MIL-STD-883, Method 2010
• Hybrid Internal Visual Inspection to MIL-STD-883, Method 2017
• Package Inspection to MIL-STD-883, Method 2009
• First Article (FAI) experience to AS9102

Minimum Competency Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen - Security clearance required
• Associate of Science degree preferred, but not required and 3+ years’ experience.
• ESD Control, and familiarity handling ESD sensitive components
• Ability to accurately read and interpret prints / mechanical drawings
• Attention to detail
• Ability to problem solve and pose solutions to manufacturing issues
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, while still meeting high quality standards
• Promote a safe work environment

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 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 affiliate— 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: 1st Shift/DaysSecurity Clearance required: Yes

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $35 to $48. 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.

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.