Overview
We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Technology Development Engineering to join our innovative team in Milpitas, United States. In this pivotal role, you will lead cutting-edge technology development initiatives, driving semiconductor advancements and shaping the future of our industry.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- The individual will be involved in future 3D NAND technology development.
- The individual will contribute to defining new device architectures, developing scaling paths, process improvement and novel device operating strategy for cutting edge memory technologies.
- The scope includes development of new types of device, design and process architectures involving novel materials, structures and operating algorithm to deliver industry leadership in performance, reliability, power and cost.
- The individual will be responsible for understanding the existing technology limitation from first principle and creating innovative idea to solve problems.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process, characterization and reliability.
Skills
- Good problem-solving skills demonstrating good analytical capabilities, sound technical foundations, and creativity.
- Experience of testing and optimizing and performance and power of memory device is a plus.
- Knowledge of non-volatile memory and/or emerging memory is a plus.
- Coding/scripting skill is needed (Python/C).
- Feel comfortable solving new problems outside your domain.
Additional Information
Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on 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 condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. We also encourage applicants with disabilities and provide accommodations in the hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request. Include a description of the specific accommodation, the job title and requisition number in your email.
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.
- 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; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk 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.