Senior Staff Technology Development Engineer

SanDisk

Milpitas (CA)

On-site

USD 166,000 - 283,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

STI plan

LTI program (RSUs or cash)

Employee stock purchase plan

401(k) plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

SanDisk in Milpitas, California seeks a Senior Staff Technology Development Engineer to advance NAND memory trim and drive high-density flash performance and reliability. You will partner with NAND design and system teams to propel technology and product development, and define rigorous tests to inform product and process improvements.

The role requires a Ph.D. in a related field and 6+ years of experience, with expertise in semiconductor device physics, advanced processing, and statistical data

Qualifications

Ph.D. required in a related technical field with 6+ years of industry experience.
Deep knowledge of semiconductor device physics and nano-electronics.
Experience using statistical methods for experimental design and data analysis.
Ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic environment; strong collaboration skills.
Experience applying ML/AI to data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop NAND memory trim and push performance/reliability of flash memory for high-density storage.
Collaborate with NAND design and system teams to drive tech/product development.
Define and execute NAND flash memory performance/reliability tests and report data to cross-functional teams.
Work with process, design, reliability, and system groups to support devices and ramp production.
Operate within a hub role bridging storage, technology development, and manufacturing.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Experimental design

Data analysis

ML/AI for data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering / Applied Physics / Materials Science

Job description

Senior Staff Technology Development Engineer

Country/Region

United States of America

State

California

City

Milpitas

Work Location

Work Mode

Employees work on-site

Salary Range

$166,200.00 - $282,500.00

Exemption Status

Exempt

Business Function

Technology Development Engineering

Employment Type

Full-time

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.

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this position, the individual will be responsible to develop NAND memory trim, push the performance and reliability envelope of flash memory which is used in best-in-class high-density storage application
The individual will be responsible for working in partnership with NAND design and system development teams to drive technology & product development for improved performance and reliability
The individual will be responsible for defining, developing and executing NAND flash memory performance and reliability tests; analyze and report data to cross-functional teams to drive product and process improvements
The individual will collaborate with members from process, design, reliability, and system groups to ensure timely product device support, memory qualification, and ramp of volume production
In this position the candidate will be part of a team that sits at the hub of activities between storage business units, technology development, and manufacturing

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied physics, Materials Science or a related field. and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.
It requires in-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics and/or nano-electronics, familiarity with advanced semiconductor processing technologies, and knowledge in statistical methods for experimental design and data analysis.
The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
The individual must be self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have also demonstrated ability to work well with people and be an efficient team player.
Experience using ML/AI for data analysis and modeling is a plus.

An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster. 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. Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Milpitas, California, United States of America