Senior Staff Engineer, Technology Development Engineering (PFA/EFA)

Sandisk; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer in Penang to advance failure analysis and technology development initiatives. You will work hands‑on with FA tools (SEM, FIB, nanoprobing, OBIRCH), interpret schematics, and collaborate with design and process teams to improve reliability, yield and test coverage.

The role suits candidates with strong semiconductor physics knowledge and mentoring skills. You will lead complex projects, develop failure models, deliver FA reports and help expand lab

Qualifications

• PhD or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, or related fields.
• Minimum 6 years in related experience.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and electronic circuits.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on lab work and problem-solving.
• Extensive knowledge in several advanced technical areas of the FA field.
• Ability to execute complex, specialized technical projects or assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed electrical and physical failure analysis to isolate faults in memory devices.
• Hand‑on advanced FA tools (SEM, FIB, nanoprobing, OBIRCH) for defect localization and characterization.
• Able to interpret circuit schematics and layouts for defect localization and collaborate with product or design engineers on complex cases.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, process integration, reliability, and product engineering teams to improve product reliability, yield, test coverage and RMA.
• Develop and present failure models based on findings.
• Provide clear FA reports, evidence, and recommendations to support corrective actions.
• Own FA tools, maintain procedures, and improve analysis methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers in FA techniques and best practices
• Help expand lab capabilities by exploring new tools and methods to enhance failure analysis.

Skills

Excellent writing

Detail-oriented

Education

PhD or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, or related fields

Job description

Senior Staff Engineer, Technology Development Engineering (PFA/EFA)

• Full-time
• Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function: Technology Development Engineering

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed electrical and physical failure analysis to isolate faults in memory devices.
• Hand‑on advanced FA tools (SEM, FIB, nanoprobing, OBIRCH) for defect localization and characterization.
• Able to interpret circuit schematics and layouts for defect localization and collaborate with product or design engineers on complex cases.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, process integration, reliability, and product engineering teams to improve product reliability, yield, test coverage and RMA.
• Develop and present failure models based on findings.
• Provide clear FA reports, evidence, and recommendations to support corrective actions.
• Own FA tools, maintain procedures, and improve analysis methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers in FA techniques and best practices
• Help expand lab capabilities by exploring new tools and methods to enhance failure analysis.

REQUIRED

• PhD or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, or related fields
• Minimum 6 years in related experience
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and electronic circuits
• Enthusiasm for hands‑on lab work and problem‑solving
• Extensive knowledge in several advanced technical areas of the FA field.
• Ability to execute complex, specialized technical projects or assignments.

PREFERRED

• Excellent writing, editing, communication and presentation skills

SKILLS

• Excellent writing, editing, communication and presentation skills
• Detail‑oriented and organized

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 perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us.

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