DRAM Foundry Technologist

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.

Responsible for technical management of external DRAM suppliers, foundry partners and Product Management, ensuring alignment on technology readiness, yield, quality, reliability, and long‑term roadmap execution. Operates as a senior technical authority and key interface between Product Engineering, Designers and other internal engineering teams and memory partners, influencing outcomes across multiple programs.

Primary focus is on DRAM but HBM experience is desirable, but not essential 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for day‑to‑day technical engagement and management of DRAM suppliers and partners
• Lead supplier technical reviews covering roadmap alignment, yield, quality, and risk
• Drive joint yield improvement and issue resolution across process, design, and test domains
• Interface with DRAM suppliers on process changes, defect reduction, and manufacturing readiness
• Support qualification and yield ramp from early silicon through high‑volume manufacturing
• Analyze inline, WAT, and test data to identify yield, variability, and reliability issues
• Collobrate with internal product requirements into clear, actionable supplier technical direction
• Provide technical assessments, recommendations, and escalations to senior engineering leadership
• Support the second‑source strategy and supply continuity planning

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in DRAM technology, process integration, yield engineering, or supplier‑facing roles
• Demonstrated experience working directly with external DRAM suppliers 
• Strong understanding of DRAM process, yield mechanisms, and reliability physics

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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