ESD Engineer

Job Description

This role at Apple involves taking ownership of the ESD and Latch-Up requirements of all ICs developed by and for Apple, ensuring the silicon is designed to meet Apple's ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements. It requires collaborating with diverse teams within Apple and external vendors.

Requirements

• BS and 3+ years relevant industry experience
• Deep understanding of transistor device characteristics
• Solid understanding of models used for testing ESD, including HBM, CDM, MM, and IEC-61000-4-2
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art ESD circuit design techniques and topologies
• Hands-on experience with design/layout EDA tools, including Virtuoso, Calibre, Allegro, etc.
• 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, productive, able to meet challenging deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Define the ESD methodology for all silicon developed by Apple and specify the 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