Principal Engineer, Power Devices, Supplier Quality Engineering

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

Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Power Management ICs (PMIC).  Work with suppliers, along with hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure PMIC performance in Sandisk products.  Understand supplier design, semiconductor fabrication, packaging, and test processes to identify and control KPIV parameters to achieve KPOVs critical for Sandisk product function.  Review supplier DOEs and reliability data to ensure adequate quality controls.  Audit supplier processes.  Contribute to Sandisk product failure analysis.  Drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method.  Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement, and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection.  Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.  Review supplier change notices and plan the appropriate level of qualification activities. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management of Sandisk PMIC suppliers: initiating and coordinating meetings regarding device design / process maturity and technical issues between Design Engineering, Procurement, and suppliers.
• Qualify PMIC devices for use in Sandisk products, reviewing design elements and performance metrics to ensure conformance to all Sandisk customer requirements.
• Manage supplier device test reviews with supplier and Design Engineering.
• Monitor Critical to Function parameters via SPC, SYL/SBL.
• Confirm supplier PMIC reliability demonstration testing.
• Ensure supplier processes are understood via Fishbone diagrams to identify KPIVs and KPOVs; examine critical sensitivities via DOEs.
• Induce supplier activities to strengthen quality systems with FMEA and Error Proofing tools.
• Participate in Sandisk product FAs to determine PMIC contribution.  
• Drive supplier FA of PMIC device failures, utilizing 8D method to determine the root cause hypothesis, validate failure hypothesis, identify escape cause, and implement corrective actions, as well as preventative actions.
• Coordinate MRB for disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Track supplier continuous improvement activities to eliminate common failure modes.
• Research new suppliers and technology roadmaps to assist selection of future PMIC devices.
• Review supplier process change notices and work cross-functionally to disposition.   

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in related field e.g. Electrical Engineering, Material Science, Physics or equivalent.

Experience: 

• 6 to 10 years of working experience with Power Management ICs and the following design and process technologies: switching / linear regulators, mixed-signal Digital/Analog IC design, CMOS  / BiCMOS and semiconductor packaging.  
• Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, packaging process, test, and quality.  
• Experience in ASIC, DDR and discrete devices is an added advantage.

SKILLS:

• Component Validation - Deep knowledge of PMIC semiconductor fabrication, packaging, test, measurement, and inspection methods to evaluate performance, quality, and reliability.
• Supplier Process Audit Skills – Critical ability to inspect and identify strengths / weaknesses of supplier production and test processes, inclusive of entire supply chain.  
• Quality System Audit Skills - Familiar with ISO/Industry requirements for commercial and automotive fields.
• Problem Solving – Investigate complex problems, gather relevant data, define appropriate analysis to identify root cause, followed by solution options for evaluation and implementation.
• Analytical Thinking – Analyzing information statistically and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
• Industry Standards – Strong familiarity with electrical device standards: JEDEC, IPC, IEC, MIL, AEC-Q, ASME
• Quality methodologies - Experience with ISO9001, IATF16949, APQP, FMEA, VDA6.0, MSA, SPC, DOE
• Behavior – Self-motivated with ability to effectively multi-task and work independently.
• Strong English language communication skills, both verbal and written.  Japanese, Korean or Mandarin language skills are a plus.