Esd Training Program

This training aims to enable students to have the following core capabilities through the construction of a systematic knowledge system and the strengthening of practical skills: theoretical system construction.

1.Training Objectives

This training aims to equip participants with the following core competencies through systematic knowledge development and practical skills enhancement:

Theoretical Development: Master the mechanisms of static electricity generation, the basic principles of ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection, and failure mode analysis methods, understanding the entire process from static electricity accumulation to discharge.

Problem-solving Skills: Be able to apply ESD theory to analyze abnormal static electricity events on production lines and develop targeted solutions, such as reducing static electricity generation through environmental humidity control (relative humidity ≥ 45%).

Technical Tool Application: Be proficient in operating equipment such as static field testers and wrist strap testers, and master the selection and verification methods of anti-static materials (such as conductive flooring and ionizing blowers).

Management System Development: Utilize the PDCA cycle to promote the implementation of the company’s ESD system, including risk assessment, implementation of protective measures, and continuous improvement.

Standards Compliance: Be proficient in international standards such as ANSI/ESD S20.20 and IEC 61340-5-1, and be able to conduct internal audits and prepare for third-party certification in accordance with these standards.

2.Suitable Target Groups

ESD committee members and task force leaders
ESD engineers, auditors, and inspectors
Production line managers and process engineers
Quality management system managers and internal auditors
Electronics manufacturing, automotive electronics, semiconductor, and other industries

3.Training Content and Implementation

(1) Theoretical Module: Fundamentals of Static Electricity and ESD Protection

Mechanisms of Static Electricity Generation

Microscopic Processes of Triboelectric and Contact-Separation Electrification
The Impact of Environmental Factors (Humidity, Temperature, and Material Surface Roughness) on Static Electricity Accumulation
Case Study: Simulation of Electronic Component Breakdown Caused by Friction of Plastic Packaging Materials
ESD Hazards and Protection Principles
Failure Modes of Contact/Inductive ESD Damage

6 Principles of ESD Control:

Product Protection Design
Definition of Environmental Control Levels
Demarcation of Electrostatic Protection Areas (EPAs)
Suppression of Static Charge Generation
Static Dissipation and Neutralization
Product Transportation Protection

Analysis of International Standards

ANSI/ESD S20.20: Core Requirements of the US ESD Protection Standard
IEC 61340-5-1: International Electrotechnical Commission ESD Control System
Comparative Analysis: Differences Between JIS, GJB, and Other Commonly Used Industry Standards

(2) Practical Module: ESD Control Technology and Management

Application of Protection Technologies

Grounding System Design: Integrated Grounding Solutions (Working Ground, Antistatic Ground, and Lightning Protection Ground)
Material Selection: Performance Parameters and Testing Methods for Conductive/Antistatic Materials (Surface Resistivity ≤ 1×10⁹Ω)
Environmental Control: Deployment of Temperature and Humidity Monitoring Systems and Strategies for Linking Humidification and Dehumidification Equipment

Monitoring and Verification Technology

Real-time Monitoring System: ESD anti-static monitoring system with millisecond-level dynamic monitoring capabilities, supporting RS485/LORA wireless transmission
Test Instrument Operation: Specifications for the use of electrostatic field testers, wrist strap testers, and surface resistivity testers
Data-Driven Management: Application of SPC statistical process control tools in ESD data analysis

6 elements of ESD control plan development:

Team formation and responsibility allocation
Risk assessment and loss analysis
Procedure documentation
Gaining management support
Training system development
Compliance verification mechanism

Internal audit implementation process: full process management of planning, execution, reporting and improvement

(3) Case Study Module: Typical Problems and Solutions

Automotive Electronics Industry Case Study

Root Cause Analysis of a Surge in Rework Rates Due to ESD Breakdown on a PCB

Solution: Optimizing Ion Blower Layout and Deploying an Anti-static Monitoring System

Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Case Study

Cleanroom Static Electricity Incident Investigation and Standard Compliance Correction

Improvement Measures: Tiered Management of Anti-Static Work Clothing + Dynamic Humidity Control

Interactive Exercises

Group Discussion: Designing an ESD Control Plan for a Given Scenario

Mock Audit: Conducting Document Review and On-site Inspection Based on Standard Clauses

4. Training Methods

Theoretical Lecture: Certified ESD Engineers systematically explain protection principles and standard requirements.

Multimedia Demonstration: 3D animations illustrate the electrostatic discharge process and the mechanisms of protection measures.

Practical Training:

Electrostatic testing instrument calibration and data collection
Anti-static work area (EPA) construction and verification
Monitoring system configuration and abnormal alarm processing

Case Study: Analyzing Protection System Vulnerabilities Based on Industry Accident Reports

5. Assessment and Certification

Theoretical Assessment: Closed-book exam (40%), covering standard terms and applicable calculations
Practical Assessment: On-site operation assessment (40%), including instrument operation and problem diagnosis
Case Report: Team proposal submission and defense (20%)
Certification: Successful candidates will receive an ESD Professional Competency Certificate

6. Training Benefits

Company Level: Reduce product rework rates (expected to increase yield by 2.3 percentage points) and reduce the number of accidents per million work hours.
Individual Level: Master internationally recognized ESD management skills and enhance professional competitiveness.
Compliance Level: Meet electronics industry ESD protection system certification requirements (such as IECQ QC 080000).