Staff Design Evaluation Engineer

Job Title

Staff Design Evaluation Engineer

Role Summary

The Design Evaluation Engineer in the INS ATE Group (Wilmington, MA) develops bench and automated test solutions for first-silicon verification, characterization, qualification and manufacturing of precision mixed-signal and high-speed analog products. The role collaborates with design, layout and application teams and participates in new product development to ensure test coverage and product release readiness.

Experience Level

Senior — typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience in analog/mixed-signal evaluation and test development.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include designing and delivering hardware and software evaluation test solutions and supporting product release and production teams.

• Develop evaluation test solutions for high-performance analog/mixed-signal integrated circuits.
• Design, build and debug cost-effective HW/SW solutions for characterization, qualification, wafer probe and final product testing.
• Define evaluation test methodologies, test plans and test modes in coordination with design engineers.
• Create evaluation test schematics and work with layout engineers on PCB design.
• Debug test programs and correlate test results with design simulations.
• Support local and offshore application teams with product use cases after production release.
• Participate in New Product Development teams and evaluate new evaluation/test systems for future applications.
• Manage project schedules to meet product introduction and release dates.
• Travel as required (approximately 10%).

Requirements

Required technical skills and experience are listed below; preferred skills are noted separately.

• Must-have:
  • 5+ years experience analyzing and debugging analog and digital circuits.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and/or Visual Basic for test software development.
  • Experience designing multi-site hardware and software solutions for Automated Test Equipment (ATE).
  • Experience with schematic and layout tools such as Orcad and Cadence ALLEGRO.
  • Ability to perform statistical data analysis (Excel or equivalent) and document/present test plans and reports.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Nice-to-have:
  • Scan test experience and familiarity with Cadence tools.
  • Unix operating system knowledge and bench-top instrumentation lab experience.
• Shift: 1st Shift / Days.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline (e.g., Electronics Engineering) is required; a Master’s degree is a plus. (Degree fields and level explicitly stated in the posting.)

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.