Characterization / Evaluation Engineer

Job description

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. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X . Characterization / Evaluation Engineer

Reader Systems Requisition Type

• Full-Time | Limerick, Ireland

Role Summary

Lead system-level characterization of a complex electromechanical instrument platforms for the Biosensors Team. Own test definition, execution, and analysis to validate performance, robustness, and readiness for manufacturing and external partner handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end reader characterization strategy (system and sub-system)
• Define test plans, methods, and acceptance criteria aligned to requirements
• Execute validation across electrical, mechanical, optical, and fluidic domains
• Lead reliability testing (lifetime, stress, environmental) and failure analysis
• Develop test fixtures, rigs, and automation for repeatable data capture Support FAI and manufacturing validation for external builds
• Act as an independent verification function across design teams

Required Experience

• Strong background in hardware/system characterization or evaluation Experience with multi-domain systems (electronics, mechanics, sensors)
• Strong capability in test development, measurement systems, and data analysis Experience with reliability testing and root cause analysis Experience with test automation and fixture development Analytical tools (Python, MATLAB, Excel or equivalent) Electronics Design (Schematic and layout) Desirable Medical device or regulated product experience (V&V, traceability) Experience with FAI, DFM/DFT, manufacturing validation Exposure to EMC or environmental testing C/C++ Embedded experience Profile Independent, objective mindset
• Strong ownership and execution focus High attention to detail and structured documentation Comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong cross-functional communication #LI-CC1 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.

Job Req Type

Experienced Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days