Senior Engineer, Equipment Engineering

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, 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).

Analog Devices International is a world-leading semiconductor company specializing in high-performance analogue, mixed signal and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs). As an Analog Devices semiconductor Technician, you will play an integral role in the successful production of ADI products that transform how the world works, plays, and communicates. We embody diversity and inclusion practices in everything we do and are committed to building an environment where all employees feel empowered to achieve their full potential. While experience might be of an advantage, this opportunity is open also to those with limited industry experience. 

At our Limerick site we manufacture Integrated Circuits that are used in all forms of the electronics spectrum from industrial to consumer devices.

This role will be situated in our cleanroom class 10 Wafer Fabrication facility and will require successful applicants to perform the following duties: 

• Assist in Tool repair both planned and unplanned
• Assist in Root cause troubleshooting and fault finding to component level.
• Assist in ongoing tool development and enhancement.
• The freedom and support to drive improvement projects both alone and as part of team.
• Work with coach / mentor in hands-on practical investigation and resolution on hardware
• Involvement in presentations on completed work / learnings and recommendations 
• Ability to work from technical manuals, specifications, drawings/diagrams, schematics, written and verbal instructions utilizing a variety of tools & test equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and be comfortable presenting issues and solutions.
• Ability to work well in a diverse team environment and multi-task.
• Be capable of working with minimal supervision and adjust to rapidly changing priorities.

These tools offer the potential to experience a multitude of exciting aspects including: Electronics, High Vacuum, Pneumatics, Pneumatics and Robotics.
 
Some of the Individual Toolsets onsite include:

• Applied Material Implanters & Deposition Platforms
• Akrion Wet benches
• Aviza Furnaces
• TEL Tracks
• Nikon Steppers
• LAM Etchers
• Novellus Deposition Platforms
• Semitool Wet Chemistry Platforms

This is a rotating shift-based role and in addition, the successful candidate will also be paid a competitive shift premium.

The successful candidate will ideally have the following:

• Education: Building towards bachelor’s degrees (NFQ Level 7) or Honours Bachelor’s degrees (NFQ Level 8). Level 6 Technical qualification with Relevant experience.
• Experience: Understanding of regulated environment or an Equipment Maintenance role within manufacturing industry. Experience in hand tool application would be an advantage.
• Capable of demonstrating analytical troubleshooting methods (Root Cause Analysis, Problem Solving, 5-why), and First Time Right repair skills.
• Able to follow preventative maintenance and Standard Work procedures.
• Analog Devices adopts a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategy. A basic understanding in this area would be of advantage.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be open to work a 5-cycle shift pattern.

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.