ESD ENGINEER

Tata Electronics Private Limited; Assam; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Private Limited is seeking an ESD Engineer to serve as the site owner and technical authority for ESD control, EOS prevention, and EPA governance in a Greenfield OSAT environment. You will design, deploy, and sustain a robust ESD Control Program across assembly and test operations.

Responsibilities include defining EPA, grounding architecture, audits, risk assessments, training, and integration with PFMEA/SPC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical/Physics with semiconductor background preferred.
• Experience in designing and implementing ESD controls is required.
• knowledge of automotive/aerospace ESD expectations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy the site-wide ESD Control Program from scratch.
• Define EPA (ESD Protected Area) design for IC Assembly, Test, SMT, and packing.
• Ensure ESD requirements are embedded in facility layout and line qualification.
• Establish monitoring plans and conduct daily/weekly/monthly audits.
• Lead ESD risk assessment during new tool introduction and changes.
• Provide training and build an ESD ownership culture on the shop floor.
• Integrate ESD controls with PFMEA, SPC, and quality systems.
• Mentor engineers and drive leadership on ESD best practices.

Skills

ANSI/ESD S20.20

IEC 61340

ESD/EOS knowledge

CMOS sensitivity models

Ionization principles

Grounding measurements

ESD test equipment

Education

Electronics/Electrical/Physics degree

Tools

Resistance meters

Field meters

Charged plate monitors

Event detectors

Job description

Job Description:

Role Objective

The ESD Engineer will be the site owner and technical authority for ESD control, EOS prevention, and EPA governance in a Greenfield OSAT environment.

This role is critical to:

• Design and deploy a robust ESD Control Program from scratch
• Ensure compliance to ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340, AEC‑Q, and customer‑specific ESD requirements
• Prevent latent and catastrophic ESD/EOS failures
• Build ESD discipline, infrastructure, and culture across Assembly and Test operations

Key Responsibilities

A. ESD Program Ownership (Greenfield Setup)

• Architect and deploy the site‑wide ESD Control Program aligned to:

  • ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • IEC 61340 series
  • Customer‑specific ESD/EOS specifications

• Define and establish EPA (ESD Protected Area) design for:

  • IC Assembly
  • Test
  • SMT and Box build
  • Packing & Logistics

• Ensure ESD requirements are embedded at:

  • Facility layout stage
  • Tool installation & line qualification

B. Infrastructure & System Design

• Specify, review, and approve:

  • Flooring systems
  • Wrist straps, footwear, and garments
  • Workstation grounding and carts
  • Ionization systems (overhead, benchtop, tool‑embedded)

• Define grounding architecture:

  • Common point ground systems
  • Equipment grounding verification

• Approve ESD packaging materials:

  • Trays, tapes, reels, bags, boxes

C. Monitoring, Audits & Compliance

• Establish ESD compliance monitoring plans including:

  • Daily / weekly / monthly audits
  • Continuous monitors and periodic verification

• Own ESD audit readiness for:

  • Customer audits (Automotive / Aerospace)
  • Certification audits

• Drive closure of ESD audit gaps with sustainable actions

D. ESD Risk Assessment & Failure Analysis

• Lead ESD risk assessment during:

  • New tool introduction
  • NPI / Package changes
  • Process modifications

• Support ESD/EOS failure analysis in collaboration with:

  • Reliability
  • FA Labs
  • Customer quality teams

• Distinguish between:

  • ESD vs EOS vs external damage

• Drive root cause elimination and systemic prevention

E. Training & ESD Culture Building

• Define and roll out ESD training matrix for:

  • Operators
  • Engineers
  • Technicians
  • Contractors and visitors

• Conduct:

  • Induction ESD training
  • Refresher and advanced ESD sessions

• Build “ESD ownership culture” on the shop floor

F. Integration with Quality Systems

• Ensure ESD controls are fully linked with:

  • PFMEA & Control Plans
  • SPC (ESD‑critical parameters)
  • Equipment qualification & PM

• Support:

  • IATF 16949
  • ISO 9001
  • AS9100 (where applicable)

• Participate in customer excursions related to:

  • Electrical damage
  • Latent failures
  • Reliability fallout

G. Leadership & Site Influence

• Act as ESD Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the site
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Drive ESD best practices aligned with global semiconductor standards
• Influence facility design, procurement, and operations through ESD requirements

3. Key Skills & Competencies

Technical Expertise

• Deep hands‑on knowledge of:

  • ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • IEC 61340
  • ESD/EOS physics in ICs

• Strong understanding of:

  • CMOS sensitivity models (HBM, CDM, MM)
  • Ionization principles & measurementsGrounding and resistance measurements

• Experience with ESD test equipment:

  • Resistance meters
  • Field meters
  • Charged plate monitors
  • Event detectors

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong system‑level thinking
• High attention to discipline and compliance
• Ability to influence without authority
• Calm leadership during customer escalations

4. Education & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics (Semiconductor background preferred)

Experience

• 8–15 years of relevant experience in:

  • Semiconductor Assembly & Test
  • Wafer Fab / OSAT / Electronics manufacturing

• Prior experience in:

  • Greenfield fabs or OSAT setup (strong advantage)
  • Automotive or aerospace programs (preferred)

5. Certifications (Preferred)

• ANSI/ESD S20.20 Program Manager
• IEC 61340 internal auditor
• Six Sigma Green / Black Belt (added advantage)

Requirements: