ESD Engineer

Job Title : ESD Expert Engineer

No of Positions : Job Location :

Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Company and Candidature Brief :

At ScaleFlux, we are a family unit powered by diversity, inclusion, transparency, respect, integrity, and passion—for both our clients and our people. Our business growth depends on your professional development, as we collaborate, share ideas and innovations, and invest in our future. By forging meaningful partnerships with our people, we come together with a shared purpose, exceeding our goals. This keeps us nimble, ahead of the competition, and at the forefront of our industry. Our continued success begins with you.

ScaleFlux helps customers harness data growth as a competitive advantage by building products that reduce complexity and accelerate the creation of value from data. In our first phase of rethinking the data pipeline for the modern data center, ScaleFlux built a better SSD by

embedding computational storage technology into flash drives. Now, customers can gain an

edge by deploying storage intelligence to optimize their data center infrastructure for workloads

like databases, analytics, IoT, and 5G.

For a detailed information about us visit the company website : www.scaleflux.com

Roles and Responsibilities :

Responsible for defining, selecting and documenting the company’s ESD / LU roadmap and design processes.

Perform QA, benchmark and Silicon correlations on ESD cells from foundries both qualitatively and quantitatively. Develop standard rules and procedures for correct implementation of ESD protection devices. Creation, presentation and publication of ESD implementations throughout the company.

Development of product specific ESD clamps, LNA inputs and / or high voltage pins etc.

Responsible for creating ESD specs and ESD reviews of new products in order to ensure the first time passing of all ESD requirements.

To be the liaison between Company's Suppliers, Customers and Foundry partners.

Maintain a sound knowledge and understanding of IC technologies and ESD protection methodologies in the marketplace and transferring that knowledge to others (technical expert).

Acting as the interface with Company's Business Units, Marketing, Product and Design Groups to ensure effective ESD / LU methodology is implemented for Company's product designs.

Interface with Foundries to develop and maintain ESD / LU strategy and methodology to ensure optimum ESD protection for all Company's products

• Monitor yield statistics and be accountable for taking appropriate remedial action on ESD / LU related issues.

Work with multiple groups (Design / Product / Quality / Foundry) to ensure the ESD / LU specs and methodologies are aligned and monitored.

Achievement of ‘First Time Right’ ESD structures.

Achievement of ‘First Time Right’ system on a chip ESD / LU performance.

Seen as the leader in their field, known and respected outside their direct functional lines.

Qualifications and Mandatory Skillset required :

Essential – Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Desirable - Ph.D. Degree in Electrical Engineering or Physics

8+ yrs. experience in the Semiconductor industry with emphasis in the areas of ESD / LU and / or process technology development.

Expertise in semiconductor ESD protection. Understanding how ESD protection devices are integrated into analogue-centric design flows.

Knowledge and familiarity with Process / Device technology is needed for analog, mixed signal and digital designs.

Candidate must have a proven record of designing submicron CMOS (HV) ESD cells and integrating them into system-on-chip ICs.

The candidate has successfully placed products that passed stringent ESD requirements into volume production, preferably multiple times.

Expert in various ESD test methodologies (e.g. MM, CDM, HBM and CBE) and ESD / LU strategy development.

Ability to create and maintain ESD IP libraries and documentation

Proficient in high degree of SPICE simulation

Ability to support layout, verification, or timing characterization

Ability to prioritize work, set goals and meet deadlines for self and others

Cadence Composer schematic entry. Full custom design tool set.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills within and outside field of expertise

Understanding of common analogue / power management circuit blocks (current mirrors, LDOs, bucks, boosts etc.).

Knowledge in writing Calibre PERC or Apache a plus

Filed or issued patents

Published scientific articles.