Staff Engineer, Test Engineering - Product Development at Analog Devices in Limerick, Ireland
Analog Devices stands at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, bridging the physical and digital realms to power breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With over $9 billion in FY24 revenue and a global workforce of approximately 24,000, we drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, digital healthcare, climate solutions, and seamless human-world connectivity. Our Limerick, Ireland facility is a hub for cutting-edge Custom Silicon & Consumer Solutions (CSS), where the Staff Engineer, Test Engineering - Product Development role offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of sensing, signal processing, and power technologies.
This senior position within the CSS group focuses on delivering highly differentiated solutions in capacitive sensing, optical image stabilization, optical sensing, audio, PMIC, and hybrid mixed-signal/power developments. Limerick's state-of-the-art campus provides the perfect environment for self-motivated engineers to lead test development for ultra-high-volume consumer products, collaborating across global teams to ensure mass production readiness and cost optimization.
A Day in the Life of a Staff Engineer, Test Engineering in Limerick
Imagine starting your day in Limerick's vibrant tech ecosystem, arriving at Analog Devices' modern facility overlooking the Shannon River. Your morning begins with a stand-up meeting with the multi-engineer test team, reviewing progress on DFT implementations for a new PMIC design. Diving into pre-tapeout verification, you simulate test solutions in advanced design environments and prototype on FPGA hardware, ensuring silicon functionality before tapeout.
By mid-morning, you're architecting multi-site test programs on high-performance ATE platforms like Teradyne, optimizing for reliability and efficiency. Lunch in the campus cafeteria sparks ideas with colleagues from assembly and reliability teams. Afternoon involves deep-dive debug sessions on characterization data, applying your analytical prowess to pinpoint issues and refine solutions. As a technical lead, you mentor juniors, interface with Tier 1 customers on requirements, and wrap up by documenting improvements for offshore production release. Evenings might include innovation workshops, pushing measurement methodologies forward in this dynamic, supportive environment.
Why Limerick, Ireland?
Limerick, Ireland, is a thriving tech powerhouse in Europe's Silicon Valley. Home to Analog Devices' largest European manufacturing site, it boasts a 110-acre campus with 1.7 million square feet of advanced facilities, producing over 20 billion chips annually. The city's rich history blends seamlessly with modern innovation—think medieval King John's Castle alongside cutting-edge R&D hubs.
Limerick offers an unbeatable quality of life: affordable housing compared to Dublin, excellent schools, and a burgeoning cultural scene with festivals, rugby passion, and the River Shannon for outdoor pursuits. Proximity to Shannon Airport ensures easy global travel, while Ireland's 12.5% corporate tax and EU membership attract top talent. Join a community where 4,000+ ADI employees contribute to a €1.5 billion economic impact, fostering sustainable growth in a welcoming, English-speaking nation renowned for its innovative spirit.
Career Growth Opportunities
At Analog Devices, growth is embedded in our DNA. As Staff Engineer, you'll lead projects, mentor teams, and engage with global stakeholders, building a trajectory toward principal engineering or management roles. Our CSS group emphasizes continuous development through targeted training in emerging test technologies, leadership programs, and cross-functional exposure. Limerick's scale enables rapid advancement—many start in test development and progress to director-level positions influencing billion-dollar portfolios.
Access tuition reimbursement, internal mobility across 20+ countries, and innovation challenges that reward breakthroughs. With a focus on sustainable growth in consumer electronics, you'll tackle exciting domains like AI-edge sensing, positioning yourself as an industry leader.
Rewards and Benefits
Analog Devices rewards excellence comprehensively. Enjoy competitive salaries benchmarked to Irish tech standards, performance bonuses, and equity participation. Our benefits package includes private health insurance, pension matching up to 10%, 25+ days annual leave, and flexible hybrid work. Family support features maternity/paternity leave, childcare subsidies, and employee assistance programs.
Perks extend to on-site gym, subsidized canteen, bike-to-work schemes, and wellness initiatives. Global travel opportunities (10% required) come with support, while professional development budgets empower certifications in ATE tools or leadership. In Limerick, tax-advantaged schemes like ShareSave enhance long-term wealth-building in a company committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Company Culture at Analog Devices Limerick
Our Limerick culture is collaborative, innovative, and inclusive—fostering 'Ahead of What's Possible™.' Teams thrive on trust, with flat hierarchies encouraging bold ideas. Diversity is core: we celebrate all backgrounds, promoting women in STEM and global talent integration. Social committees organize pub nights, family days, and charity drives, balancing high-impact work with fun.
Sustainability drives us—our campus targets net-zero emissions. With strong union partnerships and transparent communication, Limerick embodies Irish warmth meets American dynamism, ensuring every voice shapes our 24,000-strong global mission.
How to Apply
Ready to advance test engineering frontiers? Submit your CV and cover letter highlighting 6+ years in mixed-signal test and ATE expertise. We're seeking passionate problem-solvers for this experienced role (LI-RW1). Note: Export licensing may apply for non-EU candidates. Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer—apply now to join our Limerick team!
