ESD Engineer
Description For ESD Engineer
At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people's lives. As an ESD Engineer, you will take ownership of the ESD and Latch-Up requirements of all ICs developed by and for Apple. This highly visible role involves ensuring silicon is designed to meet Apple's ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements, working closely with diverse internal teams and external vendors.
The role combines technical expertise in ESD protection design with collaborative work across Apple's ecosystem. You'll be responsible for defining methodologies, designing protection circuits, developing test structures, and managing sign-off reviews. This position requires both deep technical knowledge and strong project management skills.
You'll join a fast-growing team focused on solving unprecedented challenges while maintaining Apple's high standards for quality and innovation. The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge silicon development projects and make significant contributions to Apple's product development process.
Key aspects of the role include:
- Leading ESD methodology development for Apple's silicon
- Designing and implementing protection circuits
- Collaborating with foundries and vendors
- Managing technical reviews and sign-offs
- Driving debug activities and solutions
The position offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, retirement benefits, stock programs, and education reimbursement. You'll be part of Apple's innovative culture while working on challenging technical problems that impact millions of users worldwide.
This role is perfect for someone who combines strong technical expertise in ESD/LUP with excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. You'll have the opportunity to shape Apple's silicon development while working with industry-leading teams and technologies.
Responsibilities For ESD Engineer
- Define the ESD methodology for all silicon developed by Apple and specify chip and IP level ESD requirements
- Design ESD protection devices and circuits to meet design requirements
- Develop test structures to characterize Si for ESD/LUP properties
- Develop design rules based on Si characterization data
- Collaborate with foundry on ESD library and ESD/LUP rule development activities
- Maintain an ESD device library to support internal and external design teams
- Generate or review ESD/LUP testing plans for Apple and vendor ICs
- Manage the sign-off reviews with internal design teams, external vendors and foundries
- Drive ESD/LUP related debug activities
Requirements For ESD Engineer
- BS and 3+ years relevant industry experience
- Deep understanding of transistor device characteristics
- Solid understanding of models used for testing ESD
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art ESD circuit design techniques and topologies
- Hands-on experience with design/layout EDA tools
- Knowledge of ESD checking tools like PERC and Pathfinder
- Experience with Si processes used for high voltage, RF, or advanced ASICs
- Experience with ESD/LUP test and characterization equipment
- Strong initiative, collaboration, and ownership of responsibilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For ESD Engineer
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Education reimbursement
- Stock programs
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation assistance
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