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

A. 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

B. 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

C. 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

D. 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

E. 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

F. 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

G. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. Certifications (Preferred)

• ANSI/ESD S20.20 Program Manager
• IEC 61340 internal auditor
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt (added advantage)