Course Overview
ESD Awareness Program : Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is invisible, silent, and deadly to electronics. One spark can cost your company thousands or ruin your project’s reputation.
This public training program is designed for busy professionals who want practical, standards-based ESD knowledge they can apply immediately.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is one of the most common yet often overlooked causes of product failures in the electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, fiber optics, and medical device industries. ESD events are invisible, occur within fractions of a second, and can cause immediate or latent damage to sensitive electronic components. A single static discharge can result in costly product failures, warranty claims, production downtime, customer dissatisfaction, and reputational damage.
The ESD Awareness Program is a practical and standards-based training program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of electrostatic discharge principles, failure mechanisms, control methods, and industry best practices. The program combines instructor-led training, real-world case studies, hands-on activities, measurement techniques, and exclusive video modules to ensure participants gain practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace.
The course is aligned with internationally recognized ESD standards, including ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 and IEC 61340-5-1, enabling participants to understand the requirements for establishing, implementing, and maintaining an effective ESD Control Program. Participants will learn how to identify ESD risks, implement preventive measures, conduct audits, perform measurements, and develop practical ESD control plans that support compliance and product reliability.
By attending this two-day interactive program, participants will gain valuable insights into protecting ESD-sensitive devices, reducing product failures, improving manufacturing quality, and supporting organizational compliance with customer and industry requirements.
What Makes This Training Different?
- Exclusive video modules – including Ray’s ESD Prevention Secrets
- Based on ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 & IEC 61340-5-1
- Hands-on measurement techniques (resistance, voltage, charge)
- Ready-to-use templates for ESD control plans & audits
- Certificate of Completion – ideal for internal & customer audits
Who Should Attend
This program is suitable for:
| Role | Relevance |
|---|---|
| Engineers & Technicians | Handle ESD-sensitive components daily |
| Quality & Reliability Managers | Reduce field failures and warranty costs |
| Production Supervisors | Lead teams toward ESD compliance |
| Trainers & Auditors | Develop and audit ESD programs |
| Manufacturing Personnel | Improve product handling practices |
| Process Engineers | Support ESD-safe production environments |
| Anyone handling PCBs, wafers, fiber optics, or semiconductors | Protect products and improve reliability |
Suitable Industries
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Wafer Fabrication
- Electronics Assembly
- Fiber Optics
- Aerospace
- Automotive Electronics
- Medical Devices
- Precision Electronics Manufacturing
Course Content
Day 1 – Foundations & Measurement
| Module | Topic |
| 1 | Fundamentals for ESD Coordinators |
| 2 | Device Failure Mechanisms (HBM, MM, CDM) |
| 3 | Selection & Use of ESD Equipment |
| 4 | Measurement Techniques |
| 5 | Resistance & Voltage Measurement Methods |
| 6 | 🎥 ESD Control with Training Certification (video) |
Day 2 – Standards & Implementation
| Module | Topic |
| 7 | 🎥 Ray’s ESD Prevention Secrets (video) |
| 8 | ESD Calculations (R, C, V, Q) |
| 9 | Overview: ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021 |
| 10 | ESD Association Standards Documents |
| 11 | Ionization – When & How to Use It |
| 12 | EPA Design Step-by-Step |
| 13 | Packaging Design Issues |
| 14 | Personnel Grounding Systems |
| 15 | Build Your ESD Control Plan |
Hands-On Practical Activities
Participants will learn how to:
- Measure resistance of work surfaces and flooring.
- Verify wrist strap and footwear effectiveness.
- Perform ESD audits using industry checklists.
- Calculate charge and voltage risks.
- Evaluate grounding systems.
- Create and implement ESD control plans.
Bonus Materials Included
Participants will receive:
- ESD Control Plan Template
- Resistance Measurement Log Sheet
- ESD Audit Checklist
Quick Reference Guide for ESD Safe Materials and Limits
