[FRESH GRAD ONLY] Technology Development Engineering (Failure Analysis)

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:

• Hands-on investigations of flash memory devices, working directly with advanced lab equipment and collaborating with experienced engineers to uncover the root causes of device failures and drive improvements in products.
• Perform detailed electrical analysis to isolate faults in memory devices using tools like oscilloscopes, curve tracers, and in-house testers.
• Able to interpret circuit schematics and layouts for defect localization or collaborate with product or design engineers for difficult cases.
• Conduct physical analysis using advanced techniques like SEM imaging to visualize and understand failure mechanisms.
• Develop and present failure models based on findings
• Partner with cross-functional teams – including design, process integration, and test engineering – to improve product reliability, yield, and test coverage.
• Help expand lab capabilities by exploring new tools and methods to enhance failure analysis success rate.

REQUIRED:

• PhD or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Physics, or related fields
• Strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and electronic circuits
• Enthusiasm for hands-on lab work and problem-solving
• Prior internship or research experience with semiconductor technologies is a plus

PREFERRED:

• Excellent writing, editing, communication and presentation skills
• Detail-oriented and organized

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