ESD Compliance Engineer I - Manufacturing Impact

Benchmark Electronics Inc; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I focused on ESD compliance in Rochester, MN.

You will act as a liaison across design, procurement, assembly, and quality to ensure a compliant, efficient manufacturing flow and ongoing ESD control program administration. The role covers testing, qualification of ESD materials and equipment, and supporting customer audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-2 years manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machine shop environment.
• Working knowledge of ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage the site ESD Control Program in accordance with ANSI/ESD S20.20- requirements.
• Perform scheduled ESD compliance verification testing and maintain compliance records.
• Qualify and approve new ESD control products, materials, packaging, tools, and equipment prior to production use.
• Conduct resistance measurements, charge generation testing, ionization verification, and other compliance evaluations.
• Support customer, registrar, certification body, and third-party audits involving ESD program compliance.
• Serve as the site ESD subject matter expert during customer and certification audits.
• Coordinate responses to audit findings and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver ESD training programs for employees.
• Investigate ESD-related issues and support root cause analysis activities.
• Maintain ESD asset inventories, qualification reports, audit records, and training records.
• Support implementation and maintenance of Equipment Identification (ID) Sheets for ESD control equipment, workstations, and compliance verification assets.
• Develop, maintain, and standardize Supplier Part Number (P/N) Templates and supporting documentation for ESD control materials and products.
• Coordinate equipment labeling and identification systems to ensure traceability and asset control.

Skills

ESD compliance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Travel

Independent judgment

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

Benchmark Electronics Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I focused on ESD compliance in Rochester, MN.

You will act as a liaison across design, procurement, assembly, and quality to ensure a compliant, efficient manufacturing flow and ongoing ESD control program administration. The role covers testing, qualification of ESD materials and equipment, and supporting customer audits, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.