Analog Devices (NASDAQ: ADI) designs and manufactures semiconductor products and solutions. We enable our customers to interpret the world around us by intelligently bridging the physical and digital worlds with unmatched technologies that sense, measure and connect.

Analog Devices International is a world-leading semiconductor company specialising in high-performance analogue, mixed signal and digital signal processing (DSP) integrated circuits (ICs). ADI’s products play a fundamental role in converting real-world phenomena such as temperature, motion, pressure, light and sound into electrical signals to be used in a wide array of applications ranging from industrial process control, factory automation, radar systems and CAT scanners to cellular base stations and telephones, broadband networking, computers, cars and digital cameras. At ADI, we believe that work should be exciting and meaningful. We encourage initiative and creativity, and we actively support the free exchange of ideas. A career with ADI means taking part in innovation and being challenged to achieve, as well as the opportunity to work with other talented people, using state-of-the art processes and equipment.

The Team

The Analog Devices International (ADI) Limerick Failure Analysis (FA) Team as part of the wider Quality and Global Failure Analysis group are responsible for providing analysis services & systems to support new product/technology development from the ADI Ireland site. We define the failure analysis flow, seeking detection of the failure mechanism which leads to solving the root cause of our customer’s issue. As part of Product Analysis Centre of Excellence, we support and, in some circumstances lead failure analysis and characterisation for several leading-edge development projects within ADI.

Job Description

A vacancy has currently opened within the Quality Group for a Failure Analysis Materials Lab Technician to support Failure Analysis (FA) equipment & new product development. The job will entail working closely with internal teams to support development process cycles of IC/novel materials devices via materials analysis and characterisation using a wide variety of failure analysis tools & techniques.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support FA materials Lab Service request system
• Maintenance and Calibration of FA lab-based tools to ensure system uptime and efficiency. Leasing with vendors and support teams. (Fault localisation systems, SEM/FIB systems, sample preparation & inspection tools)
• Provide 2D/3D X-Ray analysis
• Cross sectioning of Silicon/IC’s/packages via mechanical polishing systems
• Chemical Wet-bench IC decapsulation & Operation of Laser Decapsulation system
• Complete SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope) microscopy analysis & elemental analysis (EDX)
• Cross sectioning of Silicon/IC’s via Dual Beam and Plasma FIB Systems
• FIB (Focus Ion Beam) circuit edits on development silicon

• STEM/TEM Microscopy analysis
• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Analysis
• Compile reports detailing analysis work completed & coordinate calibration of FA equipment

• Help develop new methodologies for the analysis and inspection of novel devices and materials.
• Liaising with other FA materials teams around the globe to support key projects.
• Mentoring and consultation with other lab/equipment users in relation to IC & materials analysis and characterisation.
• Drive Continuous Improvement, Lean manufacturing, 6S, Operational excellence
  & problem-solving activities.

Key Qualifications

• BSC/BEng (NFQ level 7/8) in Electronic Engineering, Physics/Applied Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or related discipline with relevant industry experience an advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills with an aptitude for hands-on work; Semiconductor/ materials analysis and characterisation experience would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills with the ability to multi-task many projects and set priorities, work to targets and process flows.
• Flexibility to handle sudden changes to priorities and learn new skills in development environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects in progress and complete on time
• High energy and motivation to work both individually and as part of a team
• Full training will be provided as required on hiring

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.

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time