Principal Test Engineer - Product Development

Job Title

Principal Test Engineer - Product Development

Role Summary

The INS ATE Development Sustaining team in Limerick develops automated test (ATE) solutions for high-speed, precision mixed-signal products. This role designs and delivers high-performance test hardware, test software and methodologies for first-silicon verification, characterization, qualification and manufacturing.

Experience Level

Senior (Principal). Preferably 5+ years of experience in analyzing and debugging analog and digital circuits and developing ATE test solutions.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing test systems, developing test programs, and supporting transfer to manufacturing.

• Develop test solutions for high-performance analog/mixed-signal ICs on ATE for verification, characterization, qualification and production.
• Design, develop and debug multi-site, cost-effective test hardware and software for wafer probe and final test.
• Define test methodologies, test plans, test modes, scan and IDDq tests in collaboration with design engineers.
• Create test schematics and work with layout engineers on multi-site PCB test hardware.
• Debug test programs and correlate production test results to bench measurements; transfer solutions to offshore high-volume manufacturing.
• Support manufacturing to maintain yield and resolve product/test issues after release; travel to support sites as required (approximately 10%).
• Participate in new product development teams and evaluate new test systems; manage project schedules to meet product introduction dates.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and practical experience; nice-to-have items listed separately.

• 5+ years experience analyzing and debugging analog and digital circuits and developing ATE solutions.
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital devices and scan test methodologies.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Visual Basic for test software development.
• Experience designing multi-site hardware and software for Automated Test Equipment to minimize cost and maximize performance.
• Experience with schematic and layout tools such as OrCAD and Cadence ALLEGRO.
• Ability to document and present test plans and evaluation reports; proficient with Excel for statistical data analysis.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Familiarity with other Cadence tools, Unix, and bench-top instrumentation lab experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical discipline (e.g., Electronics Engineering) required; Master’s degree is a plus. The posting specifies 5+ years of related experience.

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.