Staff Engineer, Product 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.

We are seeking a talented and innovative Product Development Engineer to join our team in Bengaluru, India. As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge products from concept to production.

• Define Manufacturing Test Flows & Test Methodologies for 3D NAND Flash memory based products to meet customer & quality requirements
• Participate in the implementation of Low Cost Test solutions to meet target DPPM
• Work in close collaboration with cross-functional R&D teams to finalize the manufacturing test requirements for each of the test phases including the pass/fail criteria for a given product.
• Validate the manufacturing test programs against the specified requirements by running sample units in lab environment and verifying the test results as well as the parameters of the tested units
• Drive the new product migration from R&D to High Volume Manufacturing Phase, support technical issues & coordination with cross functional teams
• Failure Analysis & RMA support for internal customer & field issues seen on our products during qualification and post deployment into mass production
• Monitor product yield, test time and DPPM. Provide technical solutions for yield improvement, TTR and DPPM reduction; and come up with detail plans and drive for implementation of the these with R&D and factory personnel
• Help team members in line with the changing dynamics of the product deliverables.
• Effectively represent Product Engineering function in various technical and functional forums.
• Work with teams in different time zones, in case required.

Must haves

• Bachelor's +5yrs or Master's +3yrs in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Hands on experience with Lab Equipment (Testers, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Logic Analyzers)
• Good with understanding software programs written in C and C++ and able to step through the code if required
• Able to work comfortably with Windows and Linux (Ubuntu) Operating systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems with minimal data points
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment. Self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have demonstrated ability to work well with people. A proven desire to work as a team member, both on the same team and outside of the team

Nice to haves

• Work experience in product validation especially from a manufacturing testing perspective
• Background in Semiconductor Manufacturing Processes/Operations and Flash Memory Architecture
• Knowledge of IC Test Methodologies, System Testing and Communication Protocols such as USB, eMMC, SAS, PCIe/NVMe etc.
• Programming skills in C, C++, or Python
• Good with Statistical analysis tools and correlating large data sets

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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