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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineer under Product Development Team will be responsible for Platform (SSD) Test Development activities in relation to NPI Product Test Development. Scope of engineering work encompasses following:

• Participates in designing a complete comprehensive framework of Functional Product Test Plan for any specific Memory or SSD product (SATA,SAS,PCIe).
• Participates in designing processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility.
• Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyzes and resolves system design weaknesses.
• Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems.
• Participates in designing, developing, and implementing effective methods of testing and troubleshooting systems and equipment for NPI phases of product development and manufacturing.
• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.
• Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and completes specifications and procedures for new products.
• Plans the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices.
• Participates in evaluating test strategy to best fit the quality-of-test for new product.
• Develops Product characterization parameters by using test platform or instrumentation.
• Performs analytical study by using statistical tools – SPC/MiniTab/JMP, conduct FMEA, custom DOE, prepare and liaise with other support Engineering groups for efficient manufacturing test platform
• Develops/modifies tools to aid test development using scripting languages such as C++,Python
• Publish Whitepaper(s) on area of Test Specialization.
• Analyzing, troubleshooting and fixing issues discovered by internal test teams or by customer use of the products.
• Representing the team in one or more multi-disciplined engineering core team(s).

REQUIRED:

• PhD/MSc/MEng/Degree in Electronic or Telecommunication.

PREFERRED:

• Candidates with deep electronics knowledge will have advantage.
• Candidate with programming knowledge especially Python will have advantage.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and objectively with facts and figures
• Must be able to articulate confidently with customers & vendors     
• Sense of right responses by being aware of urgency, demands
• Make available – as priorities may change rapidly and provide right actions with right timings
• A good degree of recognizing what need to be done BEFORE being asked what to do
• Able to adapt to the changing of plans at last minute
• Able to remain calm and clear-headed when dealing with complex situations, including managing diverse demands
• Good analytical skills required when dealing with diverse complex situations, with accurate assessment of anticipated consequences
• Ability to multitask effectively in time critical environment  
• Must be able to adapt in a fast moving environment
• Must be independent and self-motivated
• Must be able to physically work on Test Equipment for extended hours
• Must be able to support overtime when required and off hours work in times of crisis

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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