Sandisk

Computer Hardware

SeniorEngineer,SMTProcessEngineering

Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Engineer, SMT Process Engineering at Sandisk. Skills: SMT process engineering, process optimization, root cause analysis. Develop SMT processes. Optimize SMT processes”

What You'll Achieve.

drive yield improvements; drive quality improvements; drive process robustness improvements; enhance capability; enhance efficiency; enhance cost effectiveness; strengthen manufacturing competency; meet minimum CPK > 1.67; meet stretch target > 2.0; Achieve FPY improvement targets of > 99.5%

Industry & Context.

Computer Hardware
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; analytical skills; root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Knowledge of soldering principles, flux chemistry, thermal profiling, IPC standards, DOE, SPC, FMEA, root cause analysis tools, 8D, Fishbone, 5 Whys, automation, vision inspection systems, process control software, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, communication skills, Ability to work independently, lead cross-functional teams, process capability (CPK) improvements, first-pass yield (FPY) improvement targets

Nice to Have

Lean Six Sigma certification, Laser soldering, selective wave soldering processes

What You'll Do.

Develop SMT processes

Optimize SMT processes

Sustain SMT processes

Lead process characterization

Drive yield improvements

Drive quality improvements

Drive process robustness improvements

Evaluate new equipment

Implement new equipment

Create process documentation

Maintain process documentation

Improve process documentation

Provide technical guidance

Train production operators

Train engineering teams

Drive continuous improvement initiatives

Support customer audits

Support technical reviews

Support process capability assessments

Drive process capability improvements

Achieve FPY improvement targets

Define troubleshooting procedures

Maintain troubleshooting procedures

Validate OCAP effectiveness

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with cross-functional teams; support new product introduction; lead cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

communication skills

Full Job 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop, optimize, and sustain SMT and mechanical assembly processes, with a primary focus on through hole components. * Lead process characterization activities, including DOE planning/execution and in‑depth root cause analysis, to drive yield, quality, and process robustness improvements. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including manufacturing, quality, and NPI engineering—to support new product introduction and smooth transition to sustaining mode. * Evaluate, select, and implement new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing technologies to enhance capability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. * Create, maintain, and continuously improve process documentation such as work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs, and standard operating procedures. * Provide technical guidance and training to production operators and engineering

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