Staff Engineer, Test Engineering

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.

Job Description

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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