Technologist

Sandisk • Milpitas, CA

3d

About The Position

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: 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees