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ESD Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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San Diego, California$122.7k - $214.3kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

In this highly visible role, you will own the ESD and latch-up requirements for all ICs developed by and for Apple, ensuring silicon designs meet Apple’s ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements. You will work in cross-functional teams and with external vendors, with occasional travel, to deliver ESD robust designs and latch-up protection for on-chip IPs.

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
  • Drive ESD/LUP related debug activities

Qualifications

  • BS degree in technical discipline with years of relevant experience
  • MS degree, preferred
  • 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 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 design engineeringLatch-up analysisDevice physicsESD/Contact models (HBM, CDM, MM, IEC-61000-4-2)EDA/tools (Virtuoso, Calibre, Allegro)Test & characterization equipment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • relocation assistance (potential)
  • Apple stock programs via Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Last updated Jul 31, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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