Principal Engineer,Product Development Engineering

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead product development and qualification for NAND-based SSD products, from prototypes to mass production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external customers on engineering issues and product development.
• Develop and implement manufacturing test methodologies, ensuring quality and cost targets are met.
• Liaise with wafer fab process teams on DPPM and yield improvement activities
• Perform failure analysis on SSD products in qualification and  production environments, working as a critical interface between various cross-functional teams, including Test, Reliability, Firmware, ASIC, NAND Design, Operations
• Identify and mitigate risks during development, performing failure analysis and driving corrective actions.
• Provide data-driven insights to leadership for critical decisions on products, infrastructure, and manufacturing processes.
• Improve group efficiency through automation initiatives and software tool implementation.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering with 6+ years of experience in NAND(FLASH) protocols and high-speed interfaces
• Experience in hardware designs, design validation, production tests, and signal integrity of high-speed interfaces
• Deep knowledge of product development cycle from concept to mass production
• Analytical mindset with ability to work independently and cross-functionally
• Strong problem-solving skills and executive communication experience

SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation and data analysis
• Experience working on DFT and test automation
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, meters) and Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Experience in managing projects from development to high-volume production with global cross-functional teams
• High level of integrity and commitment to quality and timeliness

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various pers