Experienced ESD Engineer in Muenchen, Deutschland

Work in a cross-functional team that delivers high quality on-chip IPs immune to ESD/EOS and latchup events. Ensure ESD robust designs with minimum cost to mission-mode functions.

Responsibilities

• Define the ESD methodology for all silicon developed by Apple and to specify the chip and IP level ESD requirements.
• Design ESD protection devices and circuits to meet design requirements -Develop test structures to characterize Si for ESD/LUP properties.
• Develop design rules based on Si characterization data.
• Collaborate with foundry on ESD library and ESD/LUP rule development activities.
• Maintain an ESD device library to support internal and external design teams.
• Generate or review ESD/LUP testing plans for Apple and vendor ICs.
• Manage the sign-off reviews with internal design teams, external vendors and foundries.
• Drive ESD/LUP related debug activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency in English language is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS and 8+ years relevant industry experience.
• Deep understanding of transistor device characteristics.
• Solid understanding of models used for testing ESD, including HBM, CDM, MM and IEC-61000-4-2.
• Knowledge of state-of-the-art ESD circuit design techniques and topologies.
• Hands-on experience with design/layout EDA tools, including Virtuoso, Calibre, Allegro, etc.
• Knowledge of ESD checking tools like PERC and Pathfinder.
• Experience with Si processes used for high voltage, RF, or advanced ASICs.
• Experience with ESD/LUP test and characterization equipment.
• Strong initiative, collaboration, and ownership of responsibilities, productive, able to meet challenging deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.