Apple · 1 day ago
ESD Engineer
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
8+ years expApple is a company that crafts products to enrich people’s lives. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that silicon meets Apple's ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements while collaborating with diverse teams and external vendors.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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