Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (Master's preferred).
10+ years of experience in memory, storage, or system-level testing or validation engineering.
Strong foundation in semiconductor physics and electrical characterization.
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and parametric systems.
Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Unix/Linux.
Deep understanding of NAND, DRAM, and emerging memory test methodologies.
Solid knowledge of high-speed interface protocols (e.g., DDR3-DDR5).
Responsibilities
Evaluate advanced semiconductor devices through rigorous testing and measurement.
Collaborate with various teams to connect device physics and create test methodologies.
Conduct experiments, analyze data, and present findings on device performance.
Mentor peers and lead technical reviews as a subject-matter expert.
Develop algorithms for testing and characterization of semiconductor wafers.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid vacation time and sick leave.
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
Participation in Short-Term and Long-Term Incentive Plans.
Employee stock purchase program and a robust 401(k) plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluate advanced semiconductor devices through testing, measurement, and data analysis.
Collaborate across teams to link device physics and develop test methodologies and algorithms for wafer test and characterization.
Conduct experiments, analyze device data, investigate root-causes, and present findings.
Mentor peers, lead technical reviews, and serve as a subject-matter expert.
What You'll Bring / Technical Expertise
Great foundation in semiconductor physics and electrical characterization.
Deep understanding of NAND, DRAM, and emerging memory test methodologies.
Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment and parametric systems (logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, wafer probers, parametric ATE, and bench systems).
Experience using Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems such as Advantest and Teradyne.
Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and Unix/Linux, for automation and analysis.
Proven ability to scale characterization methods into production flows.
Creative problem-solving and excellent interpersonal skills.
Solid knowledge of high-speed interface protocols, like:
NAND (Toggle/ONFI)
DDR3-DDR5, LPDDR3-LPDDR5
GDDR3-GDDR6, HBM2/3/3E/4
Knowledge in serial testing like SCAN, JTAG or other serial protocols.
Background in data analytics.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
10+ years of experience in memory, storage, or system-level product, test, or validation engineering.
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.
