Senior ESD Design Specialist – Analog Semiconductor Products

Texas Instruments; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking a Senior ESD Design Specialist to join their Advanced Technology Development team in Bangalore, India. This role involves designing ESD protection structures and collaborating across various engineering disciplines, making a significant impact in semiconductor R&D.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience in ESD design. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement ESD protection structures
• Lead and conduct ESD design reviews
• Drive the design and development of ESD test structures
• Maintain and evolve ESD protection libraries and guidelines
• Continuously improve ESD protection effectiveness and efficiency

Skills

ESD protection structures

Analog and digital circuit operation

High-current device physics

CMOS and analog silicon process flows

High-voltage ESD design

Analytical/problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (3+ years ESD experience)

M.S. in Electrical Engineering (5+ years ESD experience)

Job description

Senior ESD Design Specialist – Advanced Technology Development – Bangalore, India

Texas Instruments is looking for a Senior ESD Design Specialist to join our Advanced Technology Development team in Bangalore, India – one of the most respected semiconductor R&D organizations in the world.

You will be embedded within TI's elite ESD Team, working hands‑on with an industry‑leading analog portfolio spanning precision analog, power management, imaging, audio, high‑speed converters, and interface applications. This role collaborates across Process Engineering, Packaging, Testing, Reliability, and Manufacturing, making a measurable impact at every stage.

• Design, develop, and implement ESD protection structures for a diverse analog product portfolio
• Lead and conduct ESD design reviews; troubleshoot failures during internal and customer qualification cycles
• Drive the design and development of ESD test structures for advanced technology assessments
• Maintain and evolve ESD protection libraries and design guideline documentation used by TI engineers and I/O cell developers globally
• Continuously improve ESD protection effectiveness and area efficiency — raising the bar on what is possible

Required Skills

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (3+ years ESD experience) or M.S. in Electrical Engineering (5+ years ESD experience)
• Deep expertise in analog and digital circuit operation
• Strong command of high‑current device physics — diodes, resistors, BJTs, SCRs, FETs
• Hands‑on knowledge of CMOS and analog silicon process flows
• Experience in high‑voltage ESD design (>20V)
• Proven lab experience and strong analytical/problem‑solving ability
• Self‑directed, organized, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BiCMOS or high‑voltage analog process technologies
• Exposure to ESD qualification standards (HBM, CDM, MM, IEC 61000‑4‑2)
• Background in ESD characterization and TLP (Transmission Line Pulsing)
• Published research or patents in ESD or semiconductor protection design
• Prior experience in a cross‑functional semiconductor R&D environment