Job DescriptionWe're looking for an experienced and visionary Principal Engineer, Product Development Engineering to join our team in Milpitas, United States. In this pivotal role, you will drive the development and optimization of innovative products from conception through qualification, ensuring exceptional quality and reliability. You will lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineering talent, and champion technical excellence while collaborating closely with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver products that exceed customer expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead and drive product development initiatives from pre-silicon design through first silicon and full qualification, ensuring alignment with technology and product roadmaps
- Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies, test flows, and screening methodologies that optimize product quality and reliability metrics
- Conduct in-depth electrical and functional failure analysis during new product development and qualification phases, identifying root causes and defining corrective action plans
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including design engineers, device engineers, manufacturing partners, and quality teams to resolve complex technical challenges
- Define and refine product specifications, test algorithms, and stress screening methods based on rigorous data analysis and industry best practices
- Monitor product quality metrics and reliability performance across product lines, driving continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization
- Partner with system and firmware teams to develop robust error handling algorithms and enhance overall product resilience
- Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaborative problem-solving
- Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and strategic insights to senior leadership and cross-functional partners with clarity and precision
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation to ensure efficient execution and on-time product launches
QualificationsRequired:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience
- Hands-on experience in product development engineering, with demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting and failure analysis
- Deep understanding of electrical failure analysis methodologies and proven ability to diagnose root causes and implement corrective actions
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making
- Demonstrated experience with product lifecycle management from design through qualification and production
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proven leadership capability with experience mentoring and developing engineering teams
- Self-motivated and passionate about solving complex technical problems with resilience and determination
Preferred:- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with 6+ years of experience
- Experience with semiconductor or memory product development
- Familiarity with system architecture, firmware principles, and device physics
- Knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for testability (DFT) principles
- Experience with quality metrics such as DPPM (Defective Parts Per Million) evaluation and improvement
- Project management certification or demonstrated project leadership experience
- Experience with advanced testing and characterization equipment
**CORE COMPETENCIES:**- Technical Leadership and Strategic Thinking
- Failure Analysis and Problem Resolution
- Data Analysis and Statistical Interpretation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
- Product Quality and Reliability Optimization
- Process Improvement and Innovation
- Team Mentoring and Development
- Technical Documentation and Specification Development
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.
