ESD Engineer

Austin Metro Area Los Angeles Metro Area Until 9/22/2026 10+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. In this highly visible role, you will take ownership of the ESD and Latch-Up requirements of all ICs developed by and for Apple. Your mission is to ensure the silicon is designed to meet Apple's ESD specifications and manufacturing requirements. The role involves working closely with our diverse teams within Apple as well as external vendors. Occasional travel might be required. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Are you excited to build Apple’s products that strive for the highest expectations of quality, innovation and efficiency? We have an opportunity for an especially innovative ESD Designer with strong fundamentals! We are looking forward to having you join our fast growing team and help us deliver on these challenges while enjoying an amazing culture where you lead your career!

Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in technical subject area and a minimum 10 years relevant industry experience.

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.

About this role

Summary

Designs ESD protection for ICs, ensures robustness, collaborates across teams.

Job title

ESD Engineer

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Austin, LA, SF, Beaverton, San Diego, Waltham; hybrid allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ESD circuit designtransistor device understandingESD testing models (HBM, CDM, MM, IEC-61000-4-2)EDA tools (Virtuoso, Calibre, Allegro)ESD checking tools (PERC, Pathfinder)

Preferred skills

high voltage processesRF processesadvanced ASICsESD/LUP test equipmentmodeling and characterization

Specializations

ESDLatch-UpICsdevice characteristicsESD testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

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San Francisco, CA, USA

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Beaverton, OR, USA

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San Diego, CA, USA

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Waltham, MA, USA

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