Memory Device and Characterization Engineer

Memory Device and Characterization Engineer

• Full‑time
• Salary Range:
  
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• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function:
  Technology Development Engineering

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced technology expert to join a growing team developing Sandisk's next generation of advanced memory products. This role will lead and drive innovation in device and array engineering, from early‑stage development through productization. The ideal candidate will combine strong device fundamentals with hands‑on experience in array characterization.

• Analyze electrical data from devices and arrays to understand behavior, performance tradeoffs, and failure mechanisms. Translate findings into actionable feedback for process, materials, and design teams.
• Develop and enhance characterization methodologies and wafer‑level test techniques for emerging memory technologies.
• Partner with design, process, and product teams to develop characterization strategies and drive device performance, reliability, and yield improvements.
• Collaborate with test development teams to bring up and validate test programs and new characterization vehicles.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and generate insights that accelerate device optimization and technology development.
• Communicate effectively across teams to align priorities and ensure timely execution.

• PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with strong hands‑on experience in device testing and characterization.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics, reliability, and failure mechanisms.
• Experience in the electrical characterization of non‑volatile memory technologies such as SOM, PCRAM, MRAM, or ReRAM.
• Ability to translate complex technical findings into clear, actionable reports for cross‑functional audiences.
• Self‑driven, able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced development environment.

• Track record of adopting AI tools to streamline technical work.
• Strong scripting and test development skills, with proficiency in Python and data analysis platforms such as JMP or similar.
• Hands‑on knowledge of lab test equipment, automated probers, and ATE memory testers.
• Methodical and organized approach, with experience creating well‑structured technical reports and documentation.

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical…