ESD Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
San Francisco, CA
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$129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted
21 days ago
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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

As an ESD Engineer, you will join a cross-functional team focused on delivering high-quality on-chip IPs that are immune to electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrostatic overstress (EOS), and latchup events. You will take ownership of the ESD and Latch-Up requirements for all integrated circuits developed by and for Apple, ensuring silicon meets specific manufacturing requirements while maintaining minimum cost to mission-mode functions. Your daily responsibilities include defining ESD methodologies, specifying chip and IP level requirements, designing protection devices and circuits, developing test structures to characterize silicon properties, and driving debug activities. You will utilize EDA tools such as Virtuoso, Calibre, and Allegro, while applying knowledge of transistor device characteristics and testing models including HBM, CDM, MM, and IEC-61000-4-2. This role addresses critical reliability challenges in semiconductor design to ensure robust hardware performance.

What you'll do

  • Define the ESD methodology and specify chip and IP level requirements for all silicon developed by Apple.
  • Design ESD protection devices and circuits that meet specific design requirements.
  • Develop test structures to characterize silicon for ESD and latchup properties.
  • Drive debug activities related to ESD and latchup events.
  • Ensure on-chip IPs are immune to ESD, EOS, and latchup events.
  • Optimize ESD robust designs to minimize costs to mission-mode functions.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree in a technical discipline with relevant experience.
  • MS degree (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 like Virtuoso, Calibre, or Allegro (preferred).
  • Experience with ESD/LUP test and characterization equipment (preferred).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (preferred).

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