Manager, Reliability Operations

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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.

The Reliability Operations Manager provides day-to-day leadership for Reliability Lab Operations in Wilmington, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of reliability stress testing in support of new product qualifications, manufacturing change qualifications, and reliability risk assessments. This role is accountable for operational excellence, cycle-time performance, asset utilization, and continuous improvement across reliability lab activities, while maintaining full compliance with ADI and industry quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of reliability technicians and operators executing MIL‑STD, JEDEC, and AEC‑Q100 based reliability stress testing (e.g., HTOL, HAST, ESD, Latch‑Up, Burn‑In).
• Own day-to-day lab operations with a focus on minimizing invalid failures, improving qualification cycle time, and maximizing equipment and chamber utilization.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues impacting reliability execution, including invalid failures, handling escapes, or equipment-related issues.
• Coordinate closely with Reliability Engineering and HW/Systems Engineering teams to ensure qualification readiness, material availability, and on-time execution aligned to qualification plans and business priorities.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across lab processes, workflows, and automation, including adoption of SMART Lab and digital reliability systems.
• Represent the Wilmington Reliability Lab in cross-site harmonization efforts, sharing best practices and aligning processes with other ADI reliability labs globally.
• Ensure compliance with ISO‑9001, IATF‑16949, and ADI Quality Management System requirements, supporting internal and external audits as needed.
• Manage operating expenses and capital equipment planning for the reliability lab, including execution of annual cost reduction and efficiency targets.
• Develop and mentor technical staff, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous learning within Reliability Operations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field.
• 8 years of experience in semiconductor reliability, test, or manufacturing operations, including hands-on exposure to reliability stress testing and lab operations.
• Strong working knowledge of JEDEC, AEC‑Q100, and industry reliability standards.
• People oriented with experience in a high-mix, high-complexity reliability lab environment.
• Familiarity with digital lab systems, automation, or SMART lab initiatives.
  
  

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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 $122,400 to $168,300.

• 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.