Engineer, Reliability Hardware Engineering

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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.

Analog Devices is seeking a Reliability Hardware Engineer to join the Reliability Hardware & Systems Development team in Wilmington, MA. This position supports the development, validation, and maintenance of reliability stress hardware and systems used to qualify semiconductor products. The successful candidate will work closely with reliability engineers, technicians, product teams, and experienced hardware developers to support reliability testing activities and help deliver robust hardware solutions across a broad range of technologies and products.

The ideal candidate is an early-career engineer with a strong electrical engineering foundation, hands-on laboratory skills, and a desire to develop expertise in reliability hardware, semiconductor qualification, and test system development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, validation, and maintenance of reliability stress hardware including Burn-In boards (BIBs), HAST boards, HTOL hardware, test fixtures, and related support systems.
• Assist in the development and debugging of hardware used for reliability qualification and engineering evaluation activities.
• Work with reliability engineers and product teams to understand project requirements and support the implementation of hardware solutions.
• Perform board-level and system-level validation activities to ensure hardware readiness for qualification testing.
• Support technicians during hardware bring-up, qualification execution, and troubleshooting activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and system-level issues associated with reliability hardware and laboratory equipment.
• Participate in failure investigations and root-cause analysis activities.
• Work with PCB, socket, and component suppliers to support hardware development and issue resolution.
• Document hardware designs, validation results, troubleshooting activities, and engineering recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on hardware quality, reliability, efficiency, and laboratory productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 0-3 years of experience in hardware engineering, test engineering, reliability engineering, product engineering, internships, co-op assignments, or related technical disciplines.
• Fundamental understanding of electronic circuits and hardware development.
• Familiarity with schematic capture, PCB design concepts, and electronic debugging techniques.
• Hands-on experience using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, digital multimeters, and signal generators.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (MSEE).
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or industry experience involving electronic hardware design, validation, or test development.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools and printed circuit board development processes.
• Basic understanding of semiconductor devices and semiconductor manufacturing concepts.
• Exposure to reliability stress testing methodologies such as Burn-In, HTOL, HAST, HTOB, or related qualification testing.
• Familiarity with electronic failure analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience with environmental chambers, automated test equipment, or laboratory automation.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with fixtures, sockets, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Interest in semiconductor reliability and qualification engineering.

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.

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• 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.