ESD Engineer

Job description

**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 **Key Responsibilities** - 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 **Technical Expertise** - 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 **Leadership & Behavioral Competencies** - Strong system‑level thinking - High attention to discipline and compliance - Ability to influence without authority - Calm leadership during customer escalations - Education & Experience **Education** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: - Electronics Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Physics (Semiconductor background preferred) **Experience** - 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)