ESD Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $175,000–$308,500 / yr
Posted: 148 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · ESD Engineer

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The ESD Engineer joins a cross-functional team focused on delivering high-quality on-chip IPs that are immune to electrostatic discharge, electrical overstress, and latchup events. This role involves defining ESD methodologies for all silicon developed by the company, specifying chip and IP level requirements, and designing protection devices and circuits while maintaining an ESD device library. The engineer will develop test structures to characterize silicon properties, establish design rules based on characterization data, and collaborate with foundries on library development. Key technical skills include a deep understanding of transistor device characteristics, knowledge of HBM, CDM, MM, and IEC-61000-4-2 models, and proficiency in EDA tools like Virtuoso, Calibre, Allegro, PERC, and Pathfinder. The role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring silicon is robust against ESD and latchup while minimizing costs to mission-mode functions.

Skills

ESD Latch-Up Virtuoso Calibre Allegro PERC Pathfinder HBM CDM MM IEC-61000-4-2 ASIC High Voltage RF

What you'll do

Define ESD methodologies and specify chip and IP level requirements for all silicon developed by Apple.
Design ESD protection devices and circuits that meet specific design requirements while minimizing cost.
Develop test structures to characterize silicon for ESD and latchup properties.
Create design rules based on silicon characterization data.
Maintain an ESD device library to support internal and external design teams.
Generate or review ESD and latchup testing plans for Apple and vendor ICs.
Manage sign-off reviews with internal design teams, external vendors, and foundries.
Lead and drive ESD and latchup related debug activities.

What we're looking for

BS degree in a technical subject area and at least 10 years of relevant industry experience.
MS degree and 8+ years of relevant industry experience (preferred).
Deep understanding of transistor device characteristics (preferred).
Solid understanding of models used for testing ESD, including HBM, CDM, MM, and IEC-61000-4-2 (preferred).
Knowledge of state-of-the-art ESD circuit design techniques and topologies (preferred).
Hands-on experience with design/layout EDA tools such as Virtuoso, Calibre, or Allegro (preferred).
Knowledge of ESD checking tools like PERC and Pathfinder (preferred).
Experience with Si processes for high voltage, RF, or advanced ASICs; and experience with ESD/LUP test and characterization equipment (preferred).