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ESD Engineer

Apple
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Beaverton, Oregon, United States, Austin Metro Area, Texas, United States, Los Angeles Metro Area, California, United States, San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States, San Diego, California, United States, Waltham, Massachusetts, United StatesPosted 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. Ensure silicon is designed to meet Apple’s ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements. Work in a cross-functional team to deliver high quality on-chip IPs immune to ESD/EOS and latchup events. Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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 designTransistor device characteristicsHBM/CDM/IEC-61000-4-2 testing modelsEDA tools
Nice to have:ESD checking tools
Last updated Jul 31, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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