Senior Manager, Product Development Engineering (Memory Reliability , NAND,Failure Analysis, Ro[...]

SanDisk; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading memory technology company is seeking a Senior Manager to lead their Memory Reliability & Qualification engineering team in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will oversee NAND Flash memory qualification processes, drive innovation, and maintain operational excellence. Ideal applicants should have over 13 years in reliability testing and 7 years in management, with a strong semiconductor background. This role offers an opportunity to shape engineering strategies and collaborate across functions in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 13+ years in reliability testing, product development, or failure analysis.
• 7+ years in management with a team of at least 10 members.
• Strong technical knowledge in semiconductor domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of NAND Technology Reliability engineers.
• Develop and execute memory qualification strategies.
• Manage engineering budgets and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Failure Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Device Physics

Programming

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field

Job description

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.

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Memory Reliability & Qualification engineering organization in Bengaluru, India. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the complete NAND Flash memory qualification lifecycle, drive innovation, and build a high-performing engineering team. You will be responsible for translating business objectives into technical strategies while maintaining operational excellence and delivering world-class solutions.

• Lead and mentor a team of NAND Technology Reliability engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• The candidate should have a vast experience in semiconductor industry along with strong skills in Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Device Physics and programming
• Develop and execute memory qualification strategies aligned with organizational goals and business demands
• Oversee the complete qualification lifecycle, from requirements gathering through successful memory qualification, ensuring timely delivery and attention to details
• Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines to optimize operational efficiency
• Make critical technical decisions based on the performance and reliability checkpoint data to judge the memory technology
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product engineering, test engineering and product management to ensure seamless delivery
• Develop and implement performance metrics to track engineering team productivity and deliverables quality
• Represent the team in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 13+ years of experience in reliability testing, product development engineering or failure analysis
• 7+ years of experience in a management role handling a team size of at least 10 members
• Strong technical knowledge in semiconductor domain, device physics, data analysis/analytics
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and scale engineering teams
• Excellent project management skills with experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in budget management and resource planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in NAND Flash Reliability testing is a big plus
• Experience in semiconductor, automotive or electronics industries
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• C Programming & Scripting (Python/Shell scripting).
• Experience with cross-functional team leadership in matrix organizations

Additional Information

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