Principal Engineer, Design and FA support

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.

The individual in this role will be responsible for providing critical design engineering support for NAND flash memory customer issues. The position demands a high level of technical expertise and analytical skills. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Failure Case Analysis:

   • Investigate customer-reported failures from a design perspective.
   • Deliver detailed root cause analysis reports to both product development teams and the customer-facing Failure Analysis team.
   • Failure sources may include logic or analog modules; therefore, a strong understanding of logic and/or analog design is preferred.

2. Quality and Testability Improvements:

   • Leverage insights from failure analysis to propose screening and stress enhancements for product development.
   • Recommend DFT (Design for Testability) improvements to optimize future product testability.

3. Design Verification Support:

   • Participate in design verification tasks during periods of lower FA workload.
   • Verification may involve:
     • Logic verification (requiring proficiency in Verilog and Verdi).
     • Analog verification (requiring experience with Hspice or Finesim).

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field is required, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years in logic, analog, or memory IC design is a must
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory.
• Proven ability to excel in high-pressure, dynamic environments is crucial.
• Must possess a high degree of self-motivation and the capacity to work autonomously, while also demonstrating strong collaborative skills.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities are required to address complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing multiple concurrent tasks and consistently meeting stringent deadlines is necessary.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to communication are imperative for success in this role.

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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