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
F. Integration with Quality Systems
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
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
5. Certifications (Preferred)
- ANSI/ESD S20.20 Program Manager
- IEC 61340 internal auditor
- Six Sigma Green / Black Belt (added advantage)
