Sandisk · 10 hours ago
Principal Engineer, Reliability Engineering
951 Sandisk Dr, Milpitas, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expSandisk is a leader in data solutions and innovation, seeking a Principal Engineer in Reliability Engineering. The role involves designing and implementing reliability test plans, leading root cause analysis investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product reliability and performance.
Data StorageManufacturingSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design and implement reliability test plans, with a primary focus on thermal stress methodologies such as Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST), thermal cycling, high-temperature storage, and thermal humidity bias
Develop, debug, and maintain automated test scripts (e.g., Python, Bash, or equivalent) to support IO and environmental stress tests, as well as data collection
Analyze test results to identify failure mechanisms, degradation trends, and recommend corrective actions
Lead root cause analysis investigations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions and preventive measures
Document test procedures, results, and engineering findings through comprehensive technical reports
Define and establish operational requirements for environmental chambers to support NVMe SSD testing in alignment with evolving PCIe and NVMe specifications
Collaborate with third-party vendors and facilities teams to plan, construct, and maintain reliability testing labs and associated infrastructure
Proactively plan and execute test infrastructure upgrades to address evolving product and technology demands
Operate, monitor, and maintain thermal chambers, including setup, calibration, and real-time troubleshooting during testing cycles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years of experience in reliability engineering or closely related fields
Comprehensive experience with environmental stress testing methodologies(e.g., HAST, thermal cycling, high-temperature storage, and thermal humidity bias) and thermal chamber operations/ maintenance
Proficiency in writing and debugging scripts in languages such as Python and Bash, as well as handling test automation tools
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from planning through implementation
Familiarity with hardware/firmware debugging and root cause analysis techniques
On-site work availability in Milpitas, California, United States
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with Solid State Drives (SSDs), semiconductors, or electronic hardware testing
Knowledge of industry standards such as JEDEC, Telcordia, and MIL-STD
Proficiency in reliability engineering principles, practices, and predictive tools/software
Benefits
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 such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Sandisk
SanDisk designs, develops, manufactures, and markets data storage solutions in the United States and internationally.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$713.58M2025-06-06Post Ipo Secondary· $713.58M
2015-10-21Acquired
1995-11-17IPO
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