Staff Device Engineer, Technology Development Engineering

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk is seeking a PhD-level researcher to advance the next generation of 3D NAND flash at its Milpitas, CA facility. You will perform electrical characterizations, evaluate reliability, and optimize device operation to enhance memory performance. The role requires a Ph.D.

in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or Materials Science and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience. You will work in a fast-moving team environment addressing challenging reliability issues and innovating

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the future generation of 3D NAND flash.
• Conduct electrical characterizations of flash memory chips to improve reliability and performance.
• Characterize memory cells and arrays, evaluate reliability, optimize methods, and invent solutions.
• Perform root cause analysis of cell reliability issues and identify solutions.

Skills

Semiconductor device physics

Nano-electronics

Statistical methods for experimental

Education

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

Job 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.

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 for development of the future generation of 3D NAND flash.
• The work will involve electrical characterizations of flash memory chips with the goal of improving the reliability & performance of the memory Cell.
• The individual will characterize memory cells and arrays, evaluate their reliability, optimize operating methods and parameters, and invent new solutions to tackle challenging problems.
• The individual will also work at root cause analysis of cell reliability issues and identifying their solutions.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied physics, Materials Science or a related field. and 3+ 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.

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.

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