Principal Engineer, Test 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:

• 3D NAND test solution design, assessment, development, and maintenance, including hardware, software, and data analysis.
• R&D and MP program development on multiple platforms including Advantest T5773, T5831 series, & In house designed platforms.
• Test Equipment bring-up and correlation for new packages, including DSA design, pin & channel mapping.
• Product-specific flow creation and integration to meet HVM requirements.
• R&D activities from pre-silicon to post-silicon, including Design Validation, Engineering Evaluation, Qualification Support, and Failure Analysis.
• Engineering investigation and resolution on design/process/packaging issues. 
• RMA failure mode analysis and screen coverage improvements.
• Test data correlation between platforms. Yield enhancement and test time optimization.
• Collaboration internally across multiple departments, such as PE, Device, Packaging, and Design, as well as with external ATE vendors and related parties for debugging and related engineering activities.
• In-house designed platform and new test equipment validation, production environment setup.

Required:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering / equivalent.
• 10 to 15 years of working experience in test/software development.
• Prior experience in ATE code development for memory testing and excellent programming skills in Java, Bash, Python, C#, and C/C++.
• Experience using bench tools, including oscilloscopes & logic analyzers, knowledge of software release processes, testing methodology, DFT, and DOE is a must.

Preferred:

• Proactive with a CAN-DO attitude, able to accept new knowledge in a short time.
• A strong sense of teamwork, customer orientation, quality, and discipline is highly preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Skills:

• Programming in Java, Bash, Python, C#, and C/C++
• Bench equipment knowledge (multi-meter, oscilloscope, logic analyzer)
• Software debugging and hardware troubleshooting
• Communication
• Project management

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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