Principal Product Development Engineer — Lead Innovation

Sandisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk invites an experienced Principal Engineer, Product Development Engineering to spearhead development from conception to qualification. You will guide cross‑functional teams across design, manufacturing, and quality, ensuring exceptional product reliability and strategic impact on our roadmap.

You will mentor engineers, drive robust test strategies, and champion data‑driven decisions while aligning with technology objectives and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in product development engineering, with demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Deep understanding of electrical failure analysis methodologies and proven ability to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including statistical analysis and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Demonstrated experience with product lifecycle management from design through qualification and production.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing engineering teams.
• Self‑motivated and passionate about solving complex technical problems with resilience and determination.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience with cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management across diverse teams.
• AI tools knowlede is must.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive product development initiatives from pre-silicon design through first silicon and full qualification, ensuring alignment with technology and product roadmaps.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test flows, and screening methodologies that optimize product quality and reliability metrics for wafer testing.
• Conduct in-depth electrical and functional failure analysis during new product development and qualification phases, identifying root causes and defining corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including design engineers, device engineers, manufacturing partners, and quality teams to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Define and refine product specifications, test algorithms, and stress screening methods based on rigorous data analysis and industry best practices.
• Monitor product quality metrics and reliability performance across product lines, driving continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization.
• Partner with system and firmware teams to develop robust error handling algorithms and enhance overall product resilience.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior leadership and cross-functional partners with clarity and precision.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution and on‑time product launches.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, and engineering standards that support organizational goals.
• Champion innovation and process improvement initiatives that enhance product performance and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Data interpretation

English communication

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

AI tools knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Semiconductor testing equipment

Wafer development tools

Job description

Sandisk invites an experienced Principal Engineer, Product Development Engineering to spearhead development from conception to qualification. You will guide cross‑functional teams across design, manufacturing, and quality, ensuring exceptional product reliability and strategic impact on our roadmap.

You will mentor engineers, drive robust test strategies, and champion data‑driven decisions while aligning with technology objectives and customer expectations.