ESD Engineer

Tata Electronics (TEPL); Assam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics (TEPL) is seeking an ESD Engineer to act as the site owner and technical authority for ESD control, EOS prevention, and EPA governance in a Greenfield OSAT environment.

You will design and deploy a robust ESD Control Program, ensure compliance to ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340, AECQ and customer-specific requirements, and build ESD discipline across assembly and test operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• Exposure to semiconductor assembly/test environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340; familiarity with AECQ and customer ESD specs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy the sitewide ESD Control Program for a Greenfield OSAT setup.
• Define EPA (ESD Protected Area) design for IC Assembly, Test, SMT/Box build, and Packing Logistics.
• Embed ESD requirements in facility layout and tool qualification.
• Specify and approve flooring, wrist straps, garments, grounding, and ionization systems.
• Establish and monitor daily/weekly/monthly audits and continuous monitoring.
• Lead ESD risk assessments during new tool introductions, NPI/package changes, and process mods.
• Drive ESD training and build a culture of ownership on the shop floor.
• Integrate ESD controls with PFMEA, SPC, and equipment qualification; support IATF 16949/ISO 9001/AS9100.

Skills

ESD program ownership

EPA governance

Audit readiness

Risk assessment

Training culture

Leadership

Quality systems integration

Semiconductor manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Physics

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, AECQ, and customerspecific 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 sitewide ESD Control Program aligned to:
  • ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • IEC 61340 series
  • Customerspecific 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, toolembedded)
• 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 (ESDcritical 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 handson knowledge of:
  • ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • IEC 61340
  • ESD/EOS physics in ICs
• Strong understanding of:
  • CMOS sensitivity models (HBM, CDM, MM)
  • Ionization principles measurements
  • Grounding and resistance measurements
• Experience with ESD test equipment:
  • Resistance meters
  • Field meters
  • Charged plate monitors
  • Event detectors

Leadership Behavioral Competencies

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

4. Education Experience

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics (Semiconductor background preferred)

Experience

• 815 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)

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, AECQ, and customerspecific 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 sitewide ESD Control Program aligned to:
  • ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • IEC 61340 series
  • Customerspecific 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, toolembedded)
• 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 (ESDcritical 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 handson knowledge of:
  • ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • IEC 61340
  • ESD/EOS physics in ICs
• Strong understanding of:
  • CMOS sensitivity models (HBM, CDM, MM)
  • Ionization principles measurements
  • Grounding and resistance measurements
• Experience with ESD test equipment:
  • Resistance meters
  • Field meters
  • Charged plate monitors
  • Event detectors

Leadership Behavioral Competencies

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

4. Education Experience

Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in:
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Physics (Semiconductor background preferred)

Experience

• 815 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)