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

- Robust 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)

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