About Analog DevicesAnalog 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 Limerick Defect/Integration team are seeking an motivated, enthusiastic engineer to join their group. The candidate must be curious, agile and flexible, with excellent problem solving and data analysis skills. A sense of urgency and the ability to manage multiple tasks & projects simultaneously is also a must. The Defect Integration role is exciting and dynamic with huge potential for learning across all fab areas and functions. This is an exciting time for the Limerick Fab as we are expanding our Wafer Fab by 2X and will increase output by 3X by 2026.Job Description:Layer (Module) Ownership: Drive defect reduction/yield improvement projects for your layersIdentify top pareto items impacting defect densityIdentify improvements and collaborate with the workcentres to drive to completionUse SPC (Statistical Process Control) to monitor and control inline defects throughout the product lifecycleMaintain appropriate control limits to be able to flag genuine issues, while preventing false OOCs.Excursion detection, fast response and containment, and preventionInspection recipe maintenance and improvement to ensure low nuisance detection and high capture rate of defects of interestRequired Skills:Root Cause Analysis:Investigate complex technical challenges to identify the underlying causes of defects or yield lossRequires strong analytical skills and the ability to apply creative problem solving and critical thinking to a problemExcellent data analysis skills are a must: use of Klarity Defect, SAS, jmp, and ACE to datamine large data sets with complex interactionsDesign of Experiment to facilitate problem solvingUse of Python a bonusStatistical Process ControlRequires a deep understanding of the fundamentals of SPC to maintain inline defect charts with correct control and spec limits, and identify and respond quickly to shifts in the populationGood understanding of Statistics in generalProcess Integration and improvement: Strong knowledge or a willingness to learn about the different process flowsUnderstand how different layers and process tools interact with each other – the importance of establishing good process windowAn ability to read and interpret wafer cross sections: FIB, SEM, TEM, EDXAbility to perform SEM & FIB analysis a bonusCross-functional CollaborationWork closely with process engineering, equipment engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure defect issues are resolved quickly with robust fixes in place to prevent reoccurrenceRequires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to bring people alongStrong presentation skills and the ability to explain a complex problem clearly and concisely are a mustDefect Reduction/Yield ImprovementUse of ACE for Defect-Yield correlationIdentify top pareto items impacting yield, and creative solutions to improveProject management is a key skill to be able to drive Defect Reduction projects to completion in timely mannerAbility to scope out a project and set realistic timelinesBring the right people on board and work with them to achieve project goalsStrong self-starter with ability to drive a project and keep it movingOvercome obstacles by thinking creativelyFor 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.Job Req Type: Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days