Staff Engineer, SMT Process Module Engineering

Sandisk; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Malaysia is looking for a Staff Engineer specializing in SMT Process Module Engineering. The ideal candidate will define IC package and solder materials for SSDs and be responsible for developing assembly and packaging processes. This role requires at least 5 years of engineering experience in the semiconductor industry, with a strong emphasis on problem-solving and collaboration. The company values diversity, aiming to create an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, or 2 years for PhD.
• Experience in engineering role within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong understanding of technical fundamentals and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Define IC package/SMT/SSD drive requirements.
• Develop SSD assembly and IC packaging materials and processes.
• Maintain product quality while developing package cost reduction programs.

Skills

AI/ML experience

Strong verbal and written communications

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in engineering/material/science

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Excel

Job description

Staff Engineer, SMT Process Module Engineering

PTDI team embodies a high performance culture, marked by highly analytical, attention-to-details, hyper-productive, highly hands-on individuals. They work together to solve difficult problems. They are innovative. They possess the elusive “complete ownership” characteristic and have strong engineering pride, always willing to go above and beyond.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Defines IC package/SMT/SSD drive requirements, goals, and milestones for all SSD product groups and customer requirements.

Develops SSD assembly and IC packaging material and processes to meet quality, reliability, cost, yield, productivity and manufacturing requirements.

Develops new package and SMT process qualification programs.

Prepares and/or updates specifications for piece parts of integrated circuits or semiconductor assemblies.

Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize material and processes throughout pathfinding to development to ramp.

Develops solutions to improve quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety utilizing formal education, experience, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.

Establishes process control systems. Transfers process to high volume manufacturing and provide support in new factory start-up.

Acts as a liaison with suppliers/vendors.

Maintains product quality while developing and introducing package cost reduction programs.

Coordinates the introduction of new package processes into production.

Using appropriate tools, performs integrity analysis of packages.

PME Specific Role Descriptionincludes the following but not limited to:

SMT material and process development

DFM assessment and NUDD risk management

Process-Material-Component-board-drive interactions assessment

DOE & Mechanical and Material Lab Tools & Failure Analysis knowledge

Quality Tools: FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, IPC knowledge etc.

Statistical Tools: Statistical analysis (JMP/Minitab), Green Belt/Black Belt certification

Special engineering characterization & improvement projects

Factory emergency taskforce support

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Bachelor/Master/PhD engineering/material/science required plus min 5years of relevant work experience, min 2year for PhD. Relevant work experience must be in engineering role within semiconductor industry. Academic studies must be in applicable field of engineering/science and demonstrate an academic record of excellence.

PREFERRED:

Demonstrated track record to pathfinding and development new SMT material such as paste and epoxy with vendors and utilizing test methodology to qualify new material in factory.

Demonstrated track record to rapidly analyze and solve complex engineering issues by pursuing a focused solution path with a clear understanding of technicalfundamental on root causing thru failure analysis report (EDX/FTIR etc), simulation report, mechanical (shadow moire) analysis report, or any relevant metrology data collection.

Demonstrated track record working hands-on around technical equipment and processes (including metrology and semiconductor failure analysis techniques)

Proficient in statistical analysis towards problem solving and the use of Minitabor JMP andExcel

Demonstrated track record to summarize complex data sets for technical and non-technical audiences; elegant in DOE design and execution

Highly self-motivated and self-directed with demonstrated ability to work well with people; have strong inter-cultural intuition

Proven success leading technical team(s) in previous work experience

SKILLS:

Track record of AI/ML experience is added advantage.

Strong verbal and written communications skills

Additional information

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. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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