Technologist, Product Development Engineering

Sandisk; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandisk seeks an accomplished Technologist, Product Development Engineering to lead development, qualification, and production readiness of next‑generation memory and storage products. You will influence architecture, validation strategy, test methodologies, and system‑level behavior across silicon, test, firmware, and manufacturing.

The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor domain expertise, strong programming and data analysis capabilities, and proven technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related discipline with 3+ years of experience.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, electrical characterization, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development, qualification, and production readiness for next‑gen memory/storage technologies from NPI to high‑volume production.
• Define and execute validation strategies aligned with quality, reliability, and manufacturability objectives.
• Own technical readiness assessments, identify risks, and drive mitigation plans for on‑time, high‑quality releases.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct failure analysis, and drive cross‑functional corrective actions.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with design, firmware, test, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Develop automation and tooling in Python/C++ and apply AI/ML techniques to test optimization and anomaly detection.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or related discipline

Tools

Python

C/C++

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

Sandisk is seeking an accomplished and highly technical Technologist, Product Development Engineering to lead the development, qualification, and production readiness of next‑generation memory and storage products. This role is critical in ensuring product quality, reliability, yield, and cost competitiveness across the full product lifecycle—from early silicon bring‑up through high‑volume manufacturing.

As a Technologist, you will serve as a technical authority within Product Development Engineering, influencing product architecture, validation strategy, test methodology, and system‑level behavior. The ideal candidate brings deep semiconductor domain expertise, strong programming and data analysis capabilities, foundational AI/ML skills applied to engineering problems, and proven technical leadership. This role requires solving complex, cross‑layer issues spanning silicon, test, and system interactions while mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Product Development & Qualification Lead product development, characterization, and qualification activities for advanced memory and storage technologies from NPI through high‑volume production
• Define and execute comprehensive validation strategies aligned with quality, reliability, and manufacturability objectives
• Own technical readiness assessments, identify risks, and drive mitigation plans to enable on‑time and high‑quality product releases
• Technical Leadership & Failure Analysis
• Serve as a technical authority for complex electrical, functional, and system‑level issues encountered during development and production
• Lead deep‑dive failure analysis and root‑cause investigations across silicon, test, firmware, and system domains
• Drive cross‑functional corrective action plans and ensure lessons learned are embedded into future designs and workflows
• Test Engineering & Methodology Architect and optimize test flows, coverage strategies, and screening methodologies using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Drive Design for Test (DFT) methodologies into product and test implementations
• Partner with test engineering, design, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, cost‑effective, and robust test solutions Data, Software, and AI/ML Enablement
• Leverage large‑scale test and manufacturing data to identify trends, accelerate debug, improve yield, and reduce test cost
• Develop automation, analysis, and infrastructure tools using Python, C, or C++ Apply foundational AI/ML techniques and statistical methods to enhance test optimization, anomaly detection, and failure analysis
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration Collaborate globally with design, device, firmware, system, manufacturing, quality, and reliability teams
• Communicate complex technical findings clearly to diverse audiences, including senior technical leadership
• Influence technical decisions using strong engineering judgment and data‑driven recommendations
• Mentorship & Technical Excellence Mentor engineers and technologists, strengthening technical fundamentals, ownership, and analytical rigor Lead technical reviews, design discussions, and post‑silicon analysis forums
• Promote a culture of innovation, engineering discipline, and continuous improvement

Required

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related discipline plus 3 years of experience.
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics, fabrication processes, electrical characterization, and reliability.

Preferred

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate fundamental understanding into practical solutions.
• Experience in memory device characterization, optimization, and performance/power tuning is a plus.
• Knowledge of non‑volatile memory technologies (e.g., NAND flash) and/or emerging memory technologies is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of DRAM and/or High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) is a plus.
• Programming and scripting experience in Python, C/C++, or similar languages.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to tackle challenging problems beyond your immediate area of expertise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross‑functional engineering environment.

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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