Staff Engineer, Quality Assurance 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: 

• Maintain, improve, and develop QA/QC program as defined in the Company’s Quality Policy standard and control plan.
• Developing and implementing quality control systems, policies, procedures, specifications, forms, checklists, reports, etc., for services, incoming material, and factory assembly, testing and shipping.
• Lead on Quality incident 8D. Investigate quality problems by reviewing quality trends, tracking the root cause(s) of the problem(s), coordinating corrective actions, and implanting appropriate adjustments. Resolve inquires to satisfaction in a professional, timely manner, responding verbally and/or in writing.
• Implement preventive actions to reduce and/or prevent quality problems.
• Performs internal audits of the operation process using inspection results and statistical techniques to provide timely, accurate process and product analysis.
• Analysis audit results and determines proper corrective and preventive action.
• Defines and conducts both systematic/methodical and random/arbitrary tests to ensure proper Quality performance of products.
• Collaborating with operations and engineering team to develop and implement controls and improvements.
• Monitoring and analysing quality performance.
• New product capability, capacity set up, upgrade, troubleshooting and automation.
• Handle virtual factory synchronization standardization, harmonize best practice.
• Work with warehouse personnel to maintain incoming material and finish goods storage according to customer requirements with proper traceability.
• Develops and implements strategies to increase process quality performance through statistical methods and IR 4.0.

REQUIRED:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical, Chemical, Chemistry, Science), or a related field is typically required. A master’s or PhD degree is often preferred or required for advanced technology roles.
• Experience: A minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in quality engineering, manufacturing such as FOP – SMT, Flip Chip, Underfill, Die Prepare, Die Attach, Wire Bond, Molding, Know Good Die process or a related technical role is required. Ability to effectively handle significant inquiries and/or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies and third-party auditors.

PREFERRED:

• Previous experience with high volume semiconductor industrial (preferred).

SKILLS:

• Expertise: Deep knowledge of quality methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, FTA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC), Quality Management System.

Certifications: Preferred certifications include:

• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.
• Industry-specific certifications like ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 auditors.

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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