ESD Compliance Engineer

SMT Technologies Sdn Bhd; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Parking

Vision

Performance

Merit-based Increment

Bonus

Job summary

SMT Technologies Sdn Bhd is seeking an ESD Competent Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain ESD control programs in line with ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1, and JEDEC. The role focuses on safe handling of ESD-sensitive components and optimizing protection in manufacturing.

You will conduct risk assessments, establish EPA layouts, perform ESD testing, analyze failures, and train teams on best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in ESD control, reliability, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1 and JEDEC standards.
• Hands-on experience with ESD testing equipment and auditing tools.
• Certified ESD Program Manager or iNARTE ESD certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ESD control programs aligned with industry standards.
• Conduct ESD risk assessments and design EPA layouts and grounded workstations.
• Perform ESD voltage testing and validate compliance with monitoring tools.
• Analyze ESD-related failures and support root cause investigations.
• Train staff on ESD best practices and create procedures and documentation.

Skills

ESD control

Reliability engineering

Manufacturing engineering

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science

Tools

HBM testing

CDM testing

MM testing

ESD monitoring tools (field meters, wrist strap testers)

Ionization equipment

TLP / VF-TLP

Job description

SMT Technologies Sdn Bhd is the world's Top 41 ranked Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider.Incorporated in October 1993, SMTT is one of the market leading EMS provider in South East Asia (Malaysia, Thailand) that offer a whole range of services ranging from product design,complete box build manufacturing and full turnkey solutions. We are focused on delivering best in class manufacturing, product development, engineering and supply chain solutions to OEM's in the computing, medical devices, lighting, industrial and consumer sectors.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled ESD Competent Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain electrostatic discharge (ESD) control programs in compliance with industry standards (ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1, JEDEC). The ideal candidate will ensure the safe handling of ESD-sensitive components, optimize ESD protection in manufacturing, and support failure analysis and mitigation efforts.

Responsibilities:

• 1. ESD Program Development & Compliance
  • Establish and maintain ESD control programs following ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1, and JEDEC standards.
  • Conduct ESD risk assessments in manufacturing, testing, and handling areas.
  • Develop EPA (Electrostatic Protected Area) layouts, ensuring proper grounding, flooring, workstation controls, and ionization.
  • Audit and validate ESD protection measures across production, R&D, and warehouse facilities.
• 2. Testing & Measurement
  • Perform ESD withstand voltage testing (HBM, CDM, MM) on ICs and assemblies.
  • Use ESD monitoring equipment (e.g., electrostatic field meters, wrist strap testers, surface resistivity meters) to validate compliance.
  • Analyze ESD-induced failures and collaborate with reliability engineering teams for root cause analysis (RCA).
  • Train engineers, operators, and technicians on ESD best practices, handling, and prevention techniques.
  • Develop ESD control procedures, work instructions, and documentation.
  • Evaluate and implement new ESD-safe materials, tools, and packaging solutions.
  • Work with supply chain and quality teams to ensure ESD-safe storage, transport, and supplier compliance.
  • Optimize ionization, grounding, and ESD-safe workstation designs for efficiency.
• 5. Failure Analysis & Problem Solving
  • Investigate ESD-related failures in optical modules, PCBs, and semiconductor devices.
  • Assist FA labs in detecting latent and catastrophic ESD failures using SEM, curve tracers, and other tools.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in ESD control, reliability, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of ESD testing standards (HBM, CDM, MM), ESD mitigation techniques, and failure mechanisms.
• Experience with ESD-safe workstation setup, ionization, and material qualification.
• Familiarity with ESD auditing tools (e.g., field meters, charge plates, resistance meters).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Certified ESD Program Manager (ESD Association Certification) or similar credentials.
• Hands‑on experience with ESD testing equipment (TLP, VF‑TLP, ESD simulators, etc.).
• iNARTE ESD certification will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of semiconductor failure analysis methods.
• Experience in optical module or semiconductor manufacturing environments.

SMT Technologies Sdn Bhd is the world's Top 41 ranked Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Incorporated in October 1993, SMTT is one of the market leading EMS provider in South East Asia (Malaysia,Thailand) that offer a whole range of services ranging from product design, complete box build manufacturing and full turnkey solutions. We are focused on delivering best in class manufacturing, product development, engineering and supply chain solutions to OEM's in the computing, medical devices, lighting, industrial and consumer sectors.

SMT Technologies Sdn Bhd is the world's Top 41 ranked Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider. Incorporated in October 1993, SMTT is one of the market leading EMS provider in South East Asia (Malaysia,Thailand) that offer a whole range of services ranging from product design, complete box build manufacturing and full turnkey solutions. We are focused on delivering best in class manufacturing, product development, engineering and supply chain solutions to OEM's in the computing, medical devices, lighting, industrial and consumer sectors.

Perks and benefits

• Medical
• Miscellaneous allowance
• Parking
• Vision
• Performance
• Merit-based Increment
• Bonus