ESD Engineer
Description For ESD Engineer
Apple, a leading technology company, is seeking an ESD Engineer to join their Hardware team in San Diego. This highly visible role involves taking ownership of ESD and Latch-Up requirements for all ICs developed by and for Apple. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,400 to $250,600 and comes with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, stock options, and education reimbursement.
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience and a strong background in ESD protection design, silicon characterization, and test methodologies. You'll work closely with diverse teams within Apple and external vendors, defining ESD methodology, designing protection devices, and managing sign-off reviews.
This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge challenges in silicon development at one of the world's most innovative companies. You'll be responsible for ensuring that Apple's silicon meets strict ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements, contributing directly to the quality and reliability of Apple's products.
The position offers significant growth potential within a fast-growing team, where you'll have the chance to lead your career while working on products that meet the highest expectations of quality, innovation, and efficiency. The role may require occasional travel and demands excellent collaboration and communication skills.
Join Apple's Hardware team and be part of a company that strives to enrich people's lives through technological innovation. You'll have access to comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, stock purchase options, and education reimbursement, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth and professional development.
Responsibilities For ESD Engineer
- Define the ESD methodology for all silicon developed by Apple and to 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
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, 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.
- 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
- Employee stock programs
- Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Discretionary bonuses
- Relocation assistance
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