Apple
ESD Engineer
$123K–$225K
Los Angeles Metro Area, California +2 · Full-time · Posted Apr 20, 2026
- Location
- Los Angeles Metro Area, California
San Francisco Bay Area, California
San Diego, California - Experience
- Relevant experience is required; no number of years is stated.
- Education
- BS degree in a technical discipline; MS preferred.
About the job
Own ESD and latch-up requirements for Apple silicon, designing and validating protection to meet specifications and manufacturing needs.
What you'll do
- Define ESD methodology and chip- and IP-level requirements for Apple silicon.
- Design ESD protection devices and circuits, and develop test structures to characterize silicon for ESD/LUP properties.
- Drive ESD/LUP debug activities and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
What they ask for
- BS degree in a technical discipline with years of relevant experience.
- Deep understanding of transistor device characteristics.
- Understanding of ESD testing models, including HBM, CDM, MM, and IEC-61000-4-2.
- Knowledge of ESD circuit design techniques and topologies.
Nice to have
- MS degree.
- Hands-on experience with design/layout EDA tools, ESD/LUP test and characterization equipment.
Pay
$122,700 and $214,300 USD base salary; $129,300 and $225,300 USD base salary
Tools
HBM, CDM, MM, IEC-61000-4-2, Virtuoso, Calibre, Allegro
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