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Staff Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineering

Analog Devices

Company websiteanalog.com (Analog Devices, opens in new tab)

Base salary $130,168  to $188,490

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range US, CA, San Jose, Rio Robles

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  • LocationUS, CA, San Jose, Rio Robles
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  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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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.

Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:

  • 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 it 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

 Minimum Qualifications:

  • Engineering, Physics, or Science degree with semiconductor emphasis. BS + 7yrs or MS + 5Yrs of experience.
  • Experience in Failure Analysis, Product, Design, Application, Fab Process or Test Engineering.
  • Strong understating 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 using 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

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.

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Job Req Type: ExperiencedRequired Travel: NoShift Type: 1st Shift/DaysThe 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 which is based on personal and company factors.

  • This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Source: Analog Devices on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

This range next to 6 other live Analog Devices roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Analog Devices roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Staff Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineering (this listing)$130,168 - $188,490
Staff ATE Test Engineer$130,168 - $188,490
Staff Engineer, Reliability Engineering$130,168 - $188,490
Staff Hardware Engineer - Test and Reliability$130,168 - $188,490
Staff Engineer, Semi Packaging Engineering$130,168 - $188,490
Staff RF/Microwave Amplifier MMIC Design Engineer$131,285 - $190,108
Staff Engineer, Mixed Signal Design$131,285 - $190,108

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Analog Devices roles · How to read the bar

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2026-07-21
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The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $130,168 to $188,490.

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