Senior Manager, Product Development Engineering (Memory Reliability , NAND,Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Device Physics)

Location: Bengaluru, KA, in

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

We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager to lead our Memory Reliability & Qualification engineering organization in Bengaluru, India. In this strategic leadership role, you will oversee the complete NAND Flash memory qualification lifecycle, drive innovation, and build a high-performing engineering team. You will be responsible for translating business objectives into technical strategies while maintaining operational excellence and delivering world-class solutions.

• Lead and mentor a team of NAND Technology Reliability engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• The candidate should have a vast experience in semiconductor industry along with strong skills in Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Device Physics and programming
• Develop and execute memory qualification strategies aligned with organizational goals and business demands
• Oversee the complete qualification lifecycle, from requirements gathering through successful memory qualification, ensuring timely delivery and attention to details
• Manage engineering budgets, resource allocation, and project timelines to optimize operational efficiency
• Make critical technical decisions based on the performance and reliability checkpoint data to judge the memory technology
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product engineering, test engineering and product management to ensure seamless delivery
• Develop and implement performance metrics to track engineering team productivity and deliverables quality
• Represent the team in executive meetings and strategic planning sessions

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• MS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 13+ years of experience in reliability testing, product development engineering or failure analysis
• 7+ years of experience in a management role handling a team size of at least 10 members
• Strong technical knowledge in semiconductor domain, device physics, data analysis/analytics
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and scale engineering teams
• Excellent project management skills with experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Proficiency in budget management and resource planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Experience in NAND Flash Reliability testing is a big plus
• Experience in semiconductor, automotive or electronics industries
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• C Programming & Scripting (Python/Shell scripting).
• Experience with cross-functional team leadership in matrix organizations

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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