Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering

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Analog Devices

Principal Engineer, Quality Engineering

Milpitas, Tasman, CAStaff / PrincipalFull-TimeQuality & Reliability$160,276 - $232,087Posted November 2, 2026

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

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead product quality initiatives for power delivery solutions supporting data center applications. This is a senior technical leadership role responsible for driving quality excellence across the entire product lifecycle, from product development and qualification through manufacturing. The successful candidate will serve as the quality leader for cross-functional teams and strategic customer programs, ensuring world-class product quality and customer satisfaction.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define and execute quality control strategy and metrics for power management products.
• Lead quality activities throughout product development, qualification, NPI, production ramp, and sustaining phases.
• Drive DFMEA, SPC, MSA, and risk management activities.
• Support customer quality management, including customer meetings, critical-to-quality data reports, customer audits, escalations, field issues/returns, and quality reviews.
• Monitor non-conformances and customer returns through Failure Analysis and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA).
• Lead structured root cause investigations using 8D process, DOEs, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with Design, Test, Product Engineering, Reliability, Failure Analysis, Manufacturing, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to resolve quality issues and improve product robustness.
• Partner with external suppliers and OSATs. Support supplier qualifications, supplier audits, regular meetings, corrective actions, and overall supply chain quality performance.
• Drive manufacturing quality improvements through defect reduction, yield enhancement, process capability improvement, and DPPM reduction.
• Verify supplier compliance with ISO 9001, JEDEC, IPC, and customer-specific quality requirements. Support quality audits.
• Analyze manufacturing and test data. Utilize advanced statistical methods including DOEs and process capability analysis.
• Develop quality dashboards and communicate quality performance to senior leadership and customers.
• Support document control and process/product changes (ECOs, PCNs). Generate and review technical documents. Monitor approval processes in document control system.

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in semiconductor, power electronics, or related high-technology industries.
• 8+ years of experience in Product Quality, Customer Quality, Reliability, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Quality Engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor front and back-end manufacturing, assembly, test, and qualification processes.
• Hands-on expertise with 8D, CAPA, SPC, FMEA, DOE, Control Plans, and root cause analysis methodologies.
• Proven experience managing customer quality issues and presenting to senior leadership.
• Experience working with global foundries, OSATs, contract manufacturers, and strategic suppliers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, data analysis, communication, and project leadership skills.

Desired Qualifications

• M.S. degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Reliability Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting hyperscale cloud, AI, networking, or server customers.
• Working knowledge of power semiconductor products such as power modules, voltage regulators, PMICs, MOSFETs, or smart power stages.
• Deep understanding of advanced packaging technologies including QFN, SiP, WLCSP, embedded die, and power module packaging.
• ASQ CQE, CRE, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or equivalent certifications.
• Demonstrated record of reducing customer DPPM, field failures, and quality-related customer escalations.

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: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $160,276 to $232,087.

• 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.