Staff Engineer, Failure Analysis 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, 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.

• Analyze failure root cause of RMA returns
• Investigate cause of new product failures
• Determine cause of yield excursions
• Work with Design, Application, process, product and package engineering to identify the failure root cause and propose corrective actions
• Write technical reports with failure analysis findings and distribute them to the team
• Meet ADI’s failure analysis cycle time and quality commitments
• Develop new techniques for analyzing failures
• Take ownership for a piece of failure analysis equipment and keep it running
• Mentor young engineers in the group

• Engineering, Physics, or Science degree with semiconductor emphasis. (BS + 7 years OR MS + 5 years of experience)
• Experience in Failure Analysis, Product, Design, Application, Fab Process or Test Engineering
• Strong understanding of analog and mixed‑signal circuit analysis
• Strong understanding of diode and transistor device physics
• Ability to read schematics and layout
• Knowledge of failure analysis tools and techniques: optical microscopy, X‑ray, EMMI, OBIRCH, ELITE, and microprobing
• Experience with electrical bench equipment: curve tracer, voltage sources, current loads, oscilloscopes, source meter, function generator, etc.
• Good understanding of FIB operation, parallel lapping, chemical deprocessing, and other physical failure analysis activities
• Good English oral and written communication skills
• Good troubleshooting skills
• Fab and/or assembly process experience a plus
• Chemistry lab experience is a plus

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Job Req Type:
Experienced | Travel:
No | Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $130,168 to $188,490. 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. This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.