ESD Engineer/Senior Engineer

The ESD Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control programs across semiconductor assembly and test manufacturing operations. The role ensures compliance with industry standards, including ANSI/ESD S20.20, conducts ESD audits and training, investigates ESD-related failures, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to protect products, equipment, and processes from electrostatic damage. The position works closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Customer teams to support high-yield, reliable manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the site's ESD Control Program in compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20 requirements.

• Lead ESD certification, surveillance audits, and recertification activities.

• Conduct ESD risk assessments, gap analyses, and corrective action implementation.

• Perform ESD failure investigations and root cause analysis for manufacturing and customer-related issues.

• Develop and maintain ESD procedures, specifications, work instructions, and training materials.

• Monitor ESD compliance through regular audits, workstation verification, and equipment qualification.

• Analyze ESD-related data and trends to improve manufacturing yield and product reliability.

• Support new product introductions (NPI), process transfers, and equipment installations with ESD requirements.

• Collaborate with Quality, Process Engineering, Facilities, and Production teams to ensure ESD controls are effective.

• Manage ESD monitoring systems, ionizers, grounding systems, wrist straps, footwear testers, and other ESD control equipment.

• Conduct employee training and certification programs on ESD awareness and compliance.

• Interface with customers and auditors regarding ESD program requirements and compliance status.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Semiconductor Engineering, Physics, or related field.

• iNARTE Certified ESD Engineer -Must have

• Strong knowledge of ANSI/ESD S20.20 standards and ESD Association guidelines.

• Hands-on experience implementing and maintaining ESD programs in an OSAT, semiconductor, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing environment.

• Experience conducting ESD audits, failure analysis, and corrective action programs.

• Familiarity with semiconductor assembly, test, packaging, and manufacturing processes.

• Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, or customer-specific requirements is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Preferred Experience

• 3–8 years of ESD engineering experience in an OSAT or semiconductor manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting customer audits and external certification audits.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis tools, SPC, FMEA, 8D, and CAPA methodologies.

• Familiarity with manufacturing digitalization, data analytics, and automated ESD monitoring systems.