Principal Engineer, Test Engineering - Product Development

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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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24,000 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible™. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X).

Principal Engineer, Test Engineering - Product Development

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, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn.

The Industrial & Healthcare Vertical Business Unit is looking for an experienced Test Development Engineer to join its Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) focused application team who are responsible for delivering cutting edge products for the ATE industry. This team delivers large system level solutions such as pin electronics and digital power supplies for all the major vendors in this market. The team consists of extraordinarily talented and innovative engineers focused on solving the toughest problems for our customers, creating a great environment to develop skills and develop a career. The position is based in Limerick, Ireland and the successful candidate will work closely with a diverse team located in the US, Europe and Asia to deliver best in class production measurement solutions using best in class toolsets.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Development of innovative, reliable and efficient Probe and Test solutions on high performance mixed-signal ATE platforms for multisite parallel testing of a range of integrated circuit products.
• Execution of the Test Development Process including the development phases of Silicon Functionality, Sampling, Characterization, Qualification, Yield Analysis and Offshore Production release to the manufacturing test sites.
• Work with design engineers in defining & developing test methodologies, test plans and DFT/BIST to maximise test coverage, reduce FFC and improve testability.
• Implement pre-tapeout verification of test solutions using Design Simulation tools.
• Define test schematics and work with layout engineers in the design of Printed Circuit Boards hardware for Probe and Test solutions.
• Define production test limits and datasheet specifications based on characterization data and production test gauge R&R studies.
• Confirm complete test coverage of the datasheet with statistical significance to ensure product meets all manufacturing requirements.
• Debugging and correlating production test solutions to engineering bench measurements, and transferring production test solutions to  high-volume manufacturing sites. 
• Engage and Support manufacturing sites to maintain production yield and high quality.
• Manage and maintain project schedules and costs that align with the product targets.
• May participate in customer or training related visits (Travel 10%)

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• BS or MS degree in EE or ECE. Typically requires minimum of 7+ years related and progressive experience with semiconductor IC's.
• Strong analytical skills. Ability to solve complex problems through design of appropriate experiments and analysis of complex data.
• Experience with evaluation of analog and mixed signal circuits .
• Strong ATE program development skills ideally with Teradyne or National Instruments.
• Knowledge of software languages ideally in VB, C/C++ and LabVIEW.
• Knowledge of mixed signal PCB design and associated CAD/Simulation tools.
• Strong teamwork, inter-personal and communication skills are essential coupled with demonstrated ability to work at a high level of performance both independently and in large multi-discipline development teams spanning multiple time zones.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work to aggressive schedules.
• Experience working with bench evaluation equipment. (meters, oscilloscopes, analysers)
• The ideal candidate would have some experience with references, amplifiers, analog to digital converters, analog circuits, power management, semiconductor IC processes, PCB design, CAD/Simulation tools and Software development

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