A person certified in process assessment will possess a foundational understanding of general process assessment strategies, specifically those covered during the training. However, this certification does not equip individuals to conduct assessments in every possible scenario. Practical, hands-on experience with real-world process assessments is essential and cannot be fully replaced by the training provided in this certification.
Who Should Consider This Certification:
- ESD Professionals and Process Engineers working in factory environments who are responsible for identifying and evaluating potential ESD risks.
- Individuals seeking training that extends beyond the scope of process assessment as defined in ANSI/ESD S20.20 particularly those interested in hands-on experience, measurement techniques, and applying Process Assessment Evaluation (PAE) in real-world settings.
- Those assigned to assess ESD risks within their organization and who require both the training and credentials necessary to perform effective process assessments.
- Individuals with prior experience in process assessment wish to deepen their expertise and broaden their perspective with additional techniques and considerations.
Learning outcome/skill sets:
- Develop a systematic approach to process assessment and troubleshooting, grounded in ANSI/ESD SP17.1 principles.
- Gain knowledge of advanced measurement techniques used in process assessment (PA).
- Understand key manufacturing processes, identify critical steps prone to ESD risk, and explore effective mitigation strategies.
- Acquire a foundational understanding of Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), Electrical Overstress (EOS), and relevant auditing methodologies.
Pre-requisites recommended (advanced topics):
- 3–5 years of experience in ESD
- Experience in basic ESD measurement techniques, for example, TR53 certification or equivalent knowledge
Classroom subjects
- Motivation for process assessment
- Introduction to physical parameters
- ESD models of devices, systems, and boards and their relevance in the field
- ESD risk scenarios, process assessment flows, and overview of measurement techniques
The in-person format, which will include demonstrations, exercises, and hands-on opportunities for students, is as follows:
- Determining the ESD robustness of devices and boards
- ESD assessment flow I – manual handling
- ESD assessment flow II – isolated conductors
- ESD assessment flow III – charged ESDS items
- ESD assessment flow IV – risk due to insulators
- ESD assessment flow V – ESD event detection
- Mitigation techniques
- ESD risk assessment flows for troubleshooting
- Examples of successful ESD risk assessment
Exam
- Written (multiple choice) exam
- Hands-on exam (assess a typical process) - one hour practical exam
