Hardware Design Technologist - Reliability Engineering

Technologist , Hardware Engineer – Reliability Team

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

Job Summary

• As a Hardware Design Technologist for Reliability Engineering, you will design and develop internal validation platforms and testing boards to support reliability qualification and debugging of hardware components for Client Solid State Drives, Enterprise Solid State Drives , USB Flash drives, portable SSDs, PCIe camera cards, and SD/uSD storage cards.
• This role demands strong expertise in PCB design, signal integrity, and cross-functional collaboration with Reliability, Systems, Software and Product Hardware teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead hardware development for Global Product Reliability Team, delivering PCB boards, development boards.

• Design & Development

• Create PCB-based testing boards for reliability validation of SSDs, NAND flash, and related components.
• Develop schematics, BOM, and layout for hardware bring-up and validation.
• Ensure compliance with EMI/EMC/ESD standards and thermal/mechanical considerations.

• Testing & Validation
  • Define and execute Engineering Validation Tests (EVT) and reliability checks across temperature and electrical conditions.
  • Support bulk testing and infrastructure setup in reliability labs to catch failures early.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Product HW, software, firmware, and system teams for design robustness and sign-off.
• Documentation
  • Maintain hardware design documentation, including schematics, SI/PI reviews, and electrical validation reports.
• Tools & Equipment
  • Use design tools like ORCAD, Allegro Viewer, Cadence SPICE, HyperLynx SI, and simulation platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, VNA, and J-BERT is a plus.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education: BE/B.Tech or ME/M.Tech in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.

Experience: 10-15 years in hardware board design and reliability testing.

Skills:
• Strong knowledge of SI/PI analysis and high-speed design principles
• High experience on signal and power issues debugs
• Very well versed with the product system architecture
• Familiarity with compliance standards and design for manufacturability

Preferred Attributes:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Strong analytical skills for debugging and failure analysis.
• Experience in reliability metrics and qualification processes for storage devices.

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.

Sandisk is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@sandisk.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Experience Level

Senior Level