WSQ - Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Control for Lab and Factory Engineers and Managers

Topic 1: Basics of ESD

• Static Charge Generation
• How ESD Occurs
• Types of ESD Events (HBM, MM and CDM) in IC chips
• ESD Catastrophic and Latent Failure Modes
• Economic and Operational Impact of ESD on IC Manufacturing Processes

Topic 2: ESD Control Principles, Equipment and Practices 

• Grounding and Bonding Principles
• Electrostatic Field Shielding
• Elimination or Reduction of Charge Generation
• Proper Handling and Storage of ESD-sensitive (ESDS) Items
• Grounding Systems (Grounded Workstations, Grounding Wrist Straps and Footwear)
• Anti-static Materials (ESD Mats, Conductive Bags and Containers)
• Ionization Devices (Air Ionizers for Neutralizing Charges)
• ESD Monitoring Equipment (ESD Monitors and Alarms)
• ESD Control Garments (Smocks, Gloves and Finger Cots)
• Setting Up EPA
• ESD-Safe Packaging and Transport
• Maintenance of ESD Control Equipment
• Common Mistakes to Avoid in ESDS Environment

Topic 3: ESD Control Standards, Testing and Auditing 

• Overview of Relevant ESD Control Standards (ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340)
• Compliance Requirements for ESD-Controlled Environments
• ESD Control Testing Procedures (Wrist Strap and Footwear Testing, Surface Resistance Testing and Ionization Efficiency Testing)
• Periodic Auditing of ESD Control Measures
• ESD Performance Metrics

Topic 4: Employee Training and Awareness of ESD Control

• Role of Employees in ESD Control
• Fostering Awareness of ESD-Safe Behavior
• Identifying, Analyzing and Reporting ESD Incidents
• Corrective Actions to Mitigate Future ESD Risks
• Certification of Competency in ESD Control

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Knowledge and Skills

• Able to operate using computer functions
• Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

• Positive Learning Attitude
• Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 18-65 years old

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