ESD Engineer

Tata Electronics Limited; Assam; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Limited is seeking an ESD Engineer in Assam, India. This role focuses on designing and deploying an ESD Control Program in a Greenfield OSAT environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20, conducting audits, and training staff on ESD practices. Candidates should have 8-15 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, including work on Greenfield projects, with a strong technical background in ESD principles. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of relevant experience in Semiconductor Assembly & Test.
• Experience in Greenfield fabs or OSAT setup is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of automotive or aerospace programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy the site-wide ESD Control Program.
• Establish ESD compliance monitoring plans and audits.
• Drive root cause elimination and systemic prevention for ESD/EOS failures.

Skills

ESD Control Program design

Compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20

Grounding and resistance measurements

Deep knowledge of ESD physics

System-level thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Physics

Tools

Resistance meters

Charged plate monitors

Field meters

Job description

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:

• Test
• SMT and Box build
• Packing & Logistics

Ensure ESD requirements are embedded at:

• Facility layout stage

B. Infrastructure & System Design

Specify, review, and approve:

• Flooring systems
• Wrist straps, footwear, and garments
• Workstation grounding and carts

Define grounding architecture:

• Common point ground systems
• 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:

Drive closure of ESD audit gaps with sustainable actions

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

Support ESD/EOS failure analysis in collaboration with:

• Reliability
• FA Labs
• Customer quality teams

Drive root cause elimination and systemic prevention

E. Training & ESD Culture Building

Define and roll out ESD training matrix for:

• Operators
• Contractors and visitors

Conduct:

• 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)

Support:

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

Participate in customer excursions related to:

• Electrical damage
• Latent failures
• Reliability fallout
• 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

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 & measurements
• Grounding and resistance measurements

Experience with ESD test equipment:

• Resistance meters
• Field meters
• Charged plate monitors
• 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)