Senior ESD Design Specialist – Analog Semiconductor Products

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**📌 About the Role** Texas Instruments is looking for a **Senior ESD Design Specialist** to join our **Advanced Technology Development** team in **Bangalore, India** — one of the most respected semiconductor R&D organizations in the world. You'll be embedded within TI's elite ESD Team, working hands-on with an industry-leading analog portfolio spanning **precision analog, power management, imaging, audio, high-speed converters, and interface applications** . This isn't a siloed role — you'll collaborate across Process Engineering, Packaging, Testing, Reliability, and Manufacturing, making a measurable impact at every stage. If you're a sharp, self-directed engineer who thrives on solving complex ESD challenges and wants a career where *deep technical excellence* is genuinely valued — read on. **🛠️ Key Responsibilities** - Design, develop, and implement **ESD protection structures** for a diverse analog product portfolio - Lead and conduct **ESD design reviews** ; troubleshoot failures during internal and customer qualification cycles - Drive the design and development of **ESD test structures** for advanced technology assessments - Maintain and evolve **ESD protection libraries and design guideline documentation** used by TI engineers and I/O cell developers globally - Continuously improve **ESD protection effectiveness and area efficiency** — raising the bar on what's possible **✅ Required Skills** - **Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering** (3+ years ESD experience) **or M.S. in Electrical Engineering** (5+ years ESD experience) - Deep expertise in **analog and digital circuit operation** - Strong command of **high-current device physics** — diodes, resistors, BJTs, SCRs, FETs - Hands-on knowledge of **CMOS and analog silicon process flows** - Experience in **high-voltage ESD design (>20V)** - Proven **lab experience** and strong analytical/problem-solving ability - Self-directed, organized, capable of managing **multiple concurrent projects** - Excellent **verbal and written communication skills** **🌟 Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with **BiCMOS or high-voltage analog process technologies** - Exposure to **ESD qualification standards** (HBM, CDM, MM, IEC 61000-4-2) - Background in **ESD characterization and TLP (Transmission Line Pulsing)** - Published research or patents in ESD or semiconductor protection design - Prior experience in a **cross-functional semiconductor R&D environment** **🚀 Why Join Texas Instruments?** **📈 Career Growth That's Real** TI offers clearly defined paths across both **technical leadership** and **people management tracks** — your expertise will never hit a ceiling here. **🌐 Unmatched Technical Breadth** Work across the *entire* semiconductor lifecycle — technology development, productization, qualification, and beyond. Few roles offer this level of end-to-end exposure. **🤝 Collaborative Culture** You'll work alongside some of the sharpest minds in semiconductor engineering in a culture that values depth, rigor, and intellectual curiosity. **💡 Real Impact** Your ESD designs protect products that power industries — automotive, industrial, personal electronics, and more. The work you do here *ships* . **🏙️ Bangalore Innovation Hub** Join one of TI's fastest-growing engineering centers in a vibrant, technically rich environment. **💰 Competitive Compensation** TI offers market-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, and long-term incentives aligned with your contributions. **📣 Call to Action** Are you the kind of engineer who doesn't just solve problems — you *architect solutions* that outlast the project? **Apply now** — we'd love to connect. Share this with a brilliant ESD engineer in your network who deserves a role like this. 🔖