Senior Packaging Engineer, Material Engineering

Responsibilities

• Drive advancement in packaging materials by addressing design and process challenges to support next-generation requirements like smaller form factors and higher interconnect density.
• Lead the evaluation, development, and qualification of advanced packaging materials for product development and high-volume manufacturing.
• Perform material characterization, lab testing, and design of experiments (DOE) to simulate manufacturing processes and use-condition failures.
• Analyze thermal, mechanical, and environmental performance to ensure materials meet reliability and performance targets.
• Interface with cross-functional teams including package design, reliability, failure analysis, and assembly R&D.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop, optimize, and qualify materials for successful production integration.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Materials Science or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor packaging, materials engineering, or related industries.
• Strong background in material characterization and material mechanics with an emphasis on failure analysis and DOE.
• Deep understanding of packaging material systems, including polymers, adhesives, laminates, EMC, and substrates.
• Familiarity with industry standards and reliability test methods such as ASTM and JEDEC.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global team environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of various material testing and characterization instruments.
• Understanding of semiconductor packaging processes such as molding, wire-bonding, die attach, flip chip, and SMT.
• Experience in supplier engagement and sustainability-driven material development.

About the Company

Sandisk relentlessly innovates 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 are the beating heart of the digital world. We combine powerhouse manufacturing capabilities with an industry-leading portfolio recognized globally for innovation, performance, and quality.