Job Description

Company Description

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.

As a

Staff Test Process Engineer

, you will take ownership and provide leadership in the

Known Good Die (KGD) Process

and

Burn In (BI) Test Process

. You will lead cross-functional projects to improve test process robustness, scalability, and efficiency, while supporting execution and resolving manufacturing issues.


Your role will focus on driving

continuous improvement initiatives

, deploying systematic methodologies and tools, and ensuring best-in-class standards are applied in semiconductor testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead

KGD and BI test process improvement projects

, ensuring timely and successful execution. Oversee and enhance

wafer sorting, wafer level testing, and burn in test processes

to ensure yield, quality, and reliability. Partner with

cross functional team

to scope, plan, design, and sustain test processes. Support and troubleshoot

manufacturing test process issues

; propose and implement effective corrective and preventive actions. Drive

cost-saving initiatives

by working closely with multiple departments. Develop, document, and maintain

test cases, test plans, and process documentation

(WI, SOP, Control Plans). Define clear

goals and success criteria

for process tests; establish systematic steps for execution. Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (

FMEA, 8D, root-cause analysis

) to improve test yield, reliability, and efficiency. Provide

technical coaching and mentoring

to junior engineers and technicians to enhance team capabilities. Ensure

high engineering standards

, compliance, and quality throughout all

KGD

and

BI processes

. Leverage analytical tools and data-driven approaches to improve test systems and methodologies. Identify potential risks, implement monitoring systems, and ensure

proactive quality control

. Collaborate in

new product introduction (NPI)

to ensure smooth transition from development to high-volume manufacturing.

Collaborate with cross-site teams

to drive

standardization and best-practice sharing

.

Accountable for reducing cost

through process optimization, hardware efficiency, or automation improvements.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Bachelor's degree in

Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Science

, or related field.

Minimum 6 years of experience

in semiconductor test process engineering, with focus on

Burn In test, wafer sorting, and wafer level testing

. Proven track record of

leading projects

and cross-functional collaboration. Strong understanding of

semiconductor test processes, equipment, and methodologies

. Familiarity with

Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Control Plans, FMEA, 8D problem-solving, and quality systems

. Demonstrated ability to

document, analyze, and improve testing processes

systematically. Proficiency with

analytical tools and data-driven problem-solving

. Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

PREFERRED:

Experience with

AOI (Automated Optical Inspection)

in semiconductor testing. Hands-on knowledge of

programming/scripting languages

(ASP.NET C#, Java, Python) for test automation or data analysis. Knowledge of

statistical process control (SPC), OEE tracking, and yield management systems

. Experience in

NPI ramp-up and technology transfer

. Exposure to

continuous improvement methodologies

(Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen). Ability to

mentor and develop junior engineers

in a structured way. Experience in

SQL or big data analytics

for handling large-scale test datasets. Familiarity with

IATF 16949 standards

for automotive product requirements.

Additional Information

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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