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ESD Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA), Hybrid (Austin, TX), Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area, CA), Hybrid (Beaverton, OR), Hybrid (San Diego, CA), Hybrid (Waltham, MA)$175k - $308.5kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

In this highly visible role, you will take ownership of the ESD and Latch-Up requirements of all ICs developed by and for Apple, ensuring silicon meets Apple’s ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements. You will work in a cross-functional team with internal and external partners, with occasional travel.

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

Qualifications

  • BS degree in technical subject area and a minimum 10 years relevant industry experience
  • MS and 8+ 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, productive, able to meet challenging deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

Required:ESD/LUP designCircuit designDevice characterizationEDA toolsStandards and testing
Nice to have:Foundry collaboration

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (role may be eligible)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through discretionary employee stock programs
  • Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Jul 31, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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