Sr. Product Development Engineering (Masters, 2026 New College Grad)

Company 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.

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Sandisk is seeking a candidate for our Memory Technology Solutions Team in Milpitas, CA. In this role, the individual will be responsible to work on 3D NAND flash memory development and production ramp projects that include wafer/package level reliability testing and analysis. The individual will perform electrical failure analysis, wafer and package level data analysis, define root causes of DPPM issues, and support improvements in terms of NAND test coverage and Fab process solutions. The individual will create test sequence, perform debugging of the issues, run DOEs to narrow down the root cause of failures. Individual will be working on product specific NAND testing for endurance and reliability checks. The individual will interface with design, process, test, reliability, and system engineering cross functional teams to resolve NAND memory related issues.

The ideal individual must have proven ability to achieve results in a fast-moving, dynamic environment, and should have experience integrating their hardware and software skills to create a complete solution. The individual must be self-motivated and self-directed and must also demonstrate their ability to work well with others as a key member of a team. In addition, the individual must have the ability to work effectively cross-functionally, coordinate priorities and initiatives, troubleshoot and analyze complex problems, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. This position offers hands on experience with Design, Test, and Reliability Engineering along with NAND Flash Device knowledge.

SanDisk offers a highly competitive compensation package and great benefits, which include access to SanDisk’s onsite fitness center, (Pro-rated) Holiday Pay, employee activities, celebrations and events. SanDisk is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

Required:

• The position requires MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering degree or equivalent and 1-2 year of Flash memory experience. MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field
  • Must have semiconductor/circuit theory coursework (Device Physics, Basic Electronic component knowledge such as Diode, BJT, C-MOS Transistor, Design etc)
  • Must have computer architecture course work (logic, systems) and digital electronics/circuits.
  • Must have AIML and data analytics skills.
• The candidate must have demonstrated skills in:
  • 3D Flash Memory Background is a plus
  • Debugging and trouble shooting
  • Working with hardware and software applications

Preferred Qualifications/Technical Skills:

• Basic Scripting Skills (Perl, Python are a plus)
• Hands-on lab experience with electronic instruments (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, meters) is strongly desired
• Candidates with prior engineering work are a plus

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

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.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.