Associate Engineer, Equipment Engineering

Overview

Analog Devices (ADI) is a longstanding leader in semiconductor innovation, delivering groundbreaking technologies for more than 55 years. Our Limerick facility specializes in manufacturing Integrated Circuits utilized across various electronics applications from industrial uses to consumer products. Join a team that fosters continuous learning, impactful innovation, and sustainability.

Role Responsibilities

• Support daily operations within a semiconductor manufacturing facility, employing strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting abilities, and root cause failure analysis.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives driven by data analysis and informed decision-making.
• Enhance manufacturing equipment KPIs, including availability percentage, Mean Time To Repair (MTTR), and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
• Work extensively with technologies involving electronics, high vacuum systems, pneumatics, and robotics.

Relevant Equipment Experience

Experience with the following equipment is beneficial but not required:

• Applied Material Implanters and Deposition Platforms
• Axcellis implanters
• Akrion and JST Wet benches
• ASM and Aviza Furnaces
• TEL Tracks
• Nikon Steppers
• LAM Etchers
• Novellus Deposition Platforms
• Semitool, SEZ, and Siconnex Wet Chemistry Platforms

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Ordinary NFQ Level 7 or Honours NFQ Level 8)
• Six to ten years of experience in maintenance engineering or as a maintenance technician, preferably in semiconductor manufacturing or a regulated environment.
• Proficiency in analytical troubleshooting techniques such as Root Cause Analysis, 8D Problem Solving, and 5-Whys methodology with strong repair accuracy.
• Ability to adhere to preventative maintenance schedules and follow Standard Work processes.
• Familiarity with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices is advantageous.

Additional Information

• This position is based at our Limerick cleanroom Class 10 Wafer Fabrication facility.
• Standard working hours are Monday through Friday.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
• Applicants other than U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or protected individuals may undergo an export licensing review by U.S. authorities due to access to technical data.
• Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion across all protected categories.