Senior Staff ESD Compliance Engineer

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

Position sits in the Quality and Reliability organization with responsibilities focused on ESD line audit and readiness programs at supplier and customer facilities.

What You Can Expect

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESD Audit & Compliance

• Conduct comprehensive ESD audits at supplier facilities (foundries, assembly subcontractors, test houses) and customer sites
• Verify compliance with ANSI/ESD S20.20, IEC 61340-5-1, JESD625, and Marvell internal specifications (MV-Q100070-00)
• Assess ESD Protected Areas (EPA) including workstations, flooring, grounding systems, and personnel grounding equipment
• Evaluate ESD control measures for advanced technology nodes

Supplier & Customer Readiness

• Develop and implement ESD readiness strategies for manufacturing partners handling advanced semiconductor products
• Partner with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Customer Quality Engineering (CQE), and Component Engineering (CE) teams to establish ESD control requirements
• Provide technical guidance on specialized flooring requirements including:
  • Conductive and static-dissipative flooring systems
  • ISO 14644 cleanroom-compliant installations
  • ESD flooring meeting ANSI/ESD S20.20 specifications
  • Surface resistance testing and validation per industry standards

Testing & Validation

• Oversee ESD sensitivity testing programs (HBM, CDM, Latch-Up) per JS-001 and JS-002 standards
• Validate ESD control systems including:
  • Wrist strap and footwear testing
  • Ionizer balance and charge decay performance
  • Static voltage surveys
  • Work surface and floor mat resistance measurements

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, corrective actions, and compliance status
• Maintain ESD audit schedules and tracking systems
• Document best practices and lessons learned for continuous improvement
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 quality management system requirements

Training & Technical Support

• Develop and deliver ESD training programs for suppliers and internal teams
• Provide technical consultation on ESD control implementation
• Support new product introduction (NPI) with ESD readiness assessments
• Advise on ESD protective packaging requirements per IEC 61340-5-1

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel: Domestic and international travel required (25%) to supplier and customer facilities
• Availability: Flexible schedule to accommodate different time zones and urgent audit requirements
• Physical Requirements: Ability to conduct facility walk-throughs, including cleanroom environments requiring gowning procedures
• Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; additional languages (Mandarin, Japanese, Korean) are a plus
• Tools & Systems: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, data analysis tools, and quality management systems

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related technical field
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, quality engineering, or ESD control
• ESD Certification: Certified ESD Program Manager (CPM) or Certified ESD Technician (CET) from ESD Association strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of ESD standards:
  • ANSI/ESD S20.20 (ESD Control Program Development)
  • JESD625 (Requirements for Handling ESDS Devices)
  • JS-001 (HBM Testing Standard)
  • JS-002 (CDM Testing Standard)
  • IEC 61340-5-1 (Protection of Electronic Devices from Electrostatic Phenomena)

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with ESD test equipment (wrist strap testers, surface resistance meters, ionizers, field meters)
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes (wafer fab, assembly, test)
• Knowledge of cleanroom standards (ISO 14644) and their relationship to ESD control
• Familiarity with advanced packaging technologies and co-packaged optics ESD challenges
• Experience with ESD requirements for advanced technology nodes (5nm and below) with CDM targets <125V

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant technical field
• Knowledge of specialized flooring systems for electronics manufacturing:
  • Epoxy and polyurethane flooring systems
  • Anti-static coatings and surface treatments
  • Installation and maintenance best practices

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity. We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us. For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Interview Integrity 

To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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