ESD ENGINEER

Role Objective

The ESD Engineer will be the site owner and technical authority for ESD control, EOS prevention, and EPA governance in a Greenfield OSAT environment.

This Role Is Critical To

• Design and deploy a robust ESD Control Program from scratch
• Ensure compliance to ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340, AEC‑Q, and customer‑specific ESD requirements
• Prevent latent and catastrophic ESD/EOS failures
• Build ESD discipline, infrastructure, and culture across Assembly and Test operations
  
  

• ESD Program Ownership (Greenfield Setup)
• Architect and deploy the site‑wide ESD Control Program aligned to:
• ANSI/ESD S20.20
• IEC 61340 series
• Customer‑specific ESD/EOS specifications
• Define and establish EPA (ESD Protected Area) design for:
• IC Assembly
• Test
• SMT and Box build
• Packing & Logistics
• Ensure ESD requirements are embedded at:
• Facility layout stage
• Tool installation & line qualification
• Infrastructure & System Design
• Specify, review, and approve:
• Flooring systems
• Wrist straps, footwear, and garments
• Workstation grounding and carts
• Ionization systems (overhead, benchtop, tool‑embedded)
• Define grounding architecture:
• Common point ground systems
• Equipment grounding verification
• Approve ESD packaging materials:
• Trays, tapes, reels, bags, boxes
• Monitoring, Audits & Compliance
• Establish ESD compliance monitoring plans including:
• Daily / weekly / monthly audits
• Continuous monitors and periodic verification
• Own ESD audit readiness for:
• Customer audits (Automotive / Aerospace)
• Certification audits
• Drive closure of ESD audit gaps with sustainable actions
• ESD Risk Assessment & Failure Analysis
• Lead ESD risk assessment during:
• New tool introduction
• NPI / Package changes
• Process modifications
• Support ESD/EOS failure analysis in collaboration with:
• Reliability
• FA Labs
• Customer quality teams
• Distinguish between:
• ESD vs EOS vs external damage
• Drive root cause elimination and systemic prevention
• Training & ESD Culture Building
• Define and roll out ESD training matrix for:
• Operators
• Engineers
• Technicians
• Contractors and visitors
• Conduct:
• Induction ESD training
• Refresher and advanced ESD sessions
• Build “ESD ownership culture” on the shop floor
• Integration with Quality Systems
• Ensure ESD controls are fully linked with:
• PFMEA & Control Plans
• SPC (ESD‑critical parameters)
• Equipment qualification & PM
• Support:
• IATF 16949
• ISO 9001
• AS9100 (where applicable)
• Participate in customer excursions related to:
• Electrical damage
• Latent failures
• Reliability fallout
• Leadership & Site Influence
• Act as ESD Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the site
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Drive ESD best practices aligned with global semiconductor standards
• Influence facility design, procurement, and operations through ESD requirements
• Key Skills & Competencies
  

• Deep hands‑on knowledge of:
• ANSI/ESD S20.20
• IEC 61340
• ESD/EOS physics in ICs
• Strong understanding of:
• CMOS sensitivity models (HBM, CDM, MM)
• Ionization principles & measurements
• Grounding and resistance measurements
• Experience with ESD test equipment:
• Resistance meters
• Field meters
• Charged plate monitors
• Event detectors
  

• Strong system‑level thinking
• High attention to discipline and compliance
• Ability to influence without authority
• Calm leadership during customer escalations
• Education & Experience
  
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
• Electronics Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Physics (Semiconductor background preferred)
  

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in:
• Semiconductor Assembly & Test
• Wafer Fab / OSAT / Electronics manufacturing
• Prior experience in:
• Greenfield fabs or OSAT setup (strong advantage)
• Automotive or aerospace programs (preferred)
• Certifications (Preferred)
• ANSI/ESD S20.20 Program Manager
• IEC 61340 internal auditor
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt (added advantage)