Engineer, Test Equipment Maintenance & Preventative Maintenance

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

Provide technical leadership and engineering support for Test manufacturing equipment to ensure high reliability, availability, and operational performance. Responsible for equipment troubleshooting, maintenance optimization, continuous improvement, automation initiatives, and new equipment deployment to support manufacturing objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and maintain Test manufacturing equipment to achieve reliability, uptime, quality, and productivity targets.
• Perform equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Lead equipment qualification, installation, upgrades, and new equipment introduction activities.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance indicators and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Process, Quality, Facilities, and other cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and support production requirements.
• Develop automation solutions and engineering improvements to enhance manufacturing effectiveness.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and engineering reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and operational standards.
• Support business continuity and recovery activities for critical equipment issues.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Test Equipment Engineering, Equipment Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor or high-volume manufacturing equipment operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and equipment performance optimization.
• Proficient in problem-solving methodologies such as RCA, 8D, 5-Why, FMEA, and CAPA.
• Experience supporting equipment qualification, process improvement, and new equipment introduction (NPI) projects.
• Strong analytical, technical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge of automation systems, machine controls, PLCs, motion control, robotics, and equipment integration.
• Experience with tester and handler equipment in semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of data analysis tools, statistical methods, and manufacturing performance metrics (OEE, utilization, downtime, throughput).
• Experience in equipment automation, Industry 4.0, digitalization, or predictive maintenance initiatives.
• Familiarity with programming, scripting, equipment communication protocols, or database applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures.
• Experience leading equipment improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost reduction projects.
• Effective documentation skills for maintenance procedures, engineering reports, technical specifications, and work instructions.

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.

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