Staff Process Sustaining Engineer

Analog Devices, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Wilmington, MA seeks a Staff Process Engineer to lead high-volume semiconductor processes across BiCMOS, silicon photonics, and MEMS.

You will own modules, drive yield improvements, and mentor teams to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operations. Responsibilities include leading investigations, optimizing controls, and transferring new capabilities into volume production while partnering across manufacturing and development functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Microelectronics or related field; masters preferred.
• 8+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, MEMS/BiCMOS fabrication or process development.
• Ownership of semiconductor process areas such as thin-film deposition or diffusion.
• Strong knowledge of process integration, controls and high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading complex root-cause investigations and durable actions.
• Proficiency with SPC, DOE, FMEA and data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional technical efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of explaining complex tech clearly.
• Proficient with JMP, Spotfire, Klarity ACE or equivalents.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned semiconductor process modules, ensuring safe, stable operations.
• Lead improvements to yield, capability, throughput, and cost.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Lead investigations using 8D, FMEA, 5-Why and fault analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Use SPC and DOE to optimize process windows and reduce variation.
• Develop and transfer new processes from development to volume production.
• Define process specs, recipes, procedures, change controls, and troubleshooting guides.
• Mentor engineers and technicians to sustain safe, reliable operations.

Skills

Semiconductor manufacturing

Root-cause investigations

DOE / SPC / FMEA

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

JMP

Spotfire

Klarity ACE

Job description

## Staff Process Sustaining EngineerApply: US, MA, Wilmington: Full time: Posted Today: R266173**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.Analog Devices is seeking a **Staff Process Engineer** to provide technical leadership for high-volume semiconductor manufacturing at its Wilmington, Massachusetts site. As a senior individual contributor, this role owns critical processes and equipment across BiCMOS, silicon photonics, and MEMS technologies; improves safety, quality, yield, throughput, cycle time, reliability, and cost; and supports the introduction and transfer of new process capabilities. The successful candidate will solve complex manufacturing problems, influence cross-functional decisions, and mentor engineers and technicians in support of safe, stable, and continuous operations.**Key Responsibilities**· Own assigned semiconductor process modules, layers, and equipment sets in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, stable, capable, and documented operations.· Lead continuous-improvement initiatives that increase yield, process capability, equipment utilization, throughput, and cycle-time performance while reducing defects, variability, and manufacturing cost.· Partner with Manufacturing, Equipment, Process Integration, Product, Quality, Facilities, and Development teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.· Lead structured investigations of yield excursions, process deviations, equipment events, and reliability concerns using 8D, FMEA, 5-Why, fault-tree analysis, or equivalent methods; implement and verify sustainable corrective and preventive actions.· Use statistical process control, design of experiments, process capability analysis, and data visualization to establish controls, optimize process windows, and identify systematic sources of variation.· Develop, qualify, and transfer new processes, materials, equipment, and manufacturing capabilities from development into volume production, including risk assessment, acceptance criteria, control plans, and release documentation.· Define and maintain process specifications, recipes, operating procedures, reaction plans, change controls, and troubleshooting guides; ensure consistent execution across shifts and engineering groups.· Review process and equipment performance indicators, prioritize improvement opportunities, and lead initiatives that deliver measurable operational and financial impact.· Mentor engineers, technicians, and manufacturing personnel through technical guidance, training, and knowledge sharing.**Minimum Qualifications**· Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Microelectronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline; a master’s degree is preferred.· 8+ or years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, MEMS or BiCMOS fabrication, process sustaining, integration or process development.· Demonstrated ownership of one or more semiconductor process areas, such as thin-film deposition, epitaxy, ion implantation, diffusion.· Strong knowledge of semiconductor process integration, equipment interactions, process controls, and high-volume manufacturing practices.· Demonstrated success leading complex root-cause investigations and implementing durable corrective actions.· Working knowledge of SPC, DOE, FMEA, process capability analysis, and data-driven decision-making.· Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and lead cross-functional technical efforts in a dynamic manufacturing environment.· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.· Proficiency with analytical and visualization tools such as JMP, Spotfire, Klarity ACE, or equivalent platforms.*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: ExperiencedRequired Travel: Yes, 10% of the timeShift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $113,190 to $163,905.* 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.