PhD , Packaging Structural Engineering Summer 2026 in Milpitas
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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
As a Packaging Structural Engineering , you will work in the Packaging R&D group on testing, modeling and simulation across semiconductor packaging, flash memory product, and host levels. In this position, you will fulfill tasks set out by supervisors to assist package and product designs, and materials/device characterization, particularly addressing mechanical design and structural reliability issues. You will learn and contribute to innovative solutions to meet increased demands for small form-factor packages with thinner chips, denser interconnects, higher power and more stringent reliability against harsh environment. This position will interface with package & product design, materials engineering, electrical and physical characterization, lab testing, failure analysis, assembly R&D, reliability and other process teams.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conducting simulation tasks of mechanical responses of IC package and flash products
- Advancing simulation tools for multiscale, multiphysics problems leading to damage and fracture
- Analyzing, documenting and reporting testing and simulation results
- Proposing engineering solutions to existing and future challenges facing data storage industry
Qualifications
Required:
- Current student, pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant major graduating in 2027.
- Interest in microelectronics packaging industry
- Proficient in CAD and CAE tools, and a programming
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Demonstrated strong work ethics
Skills:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skill
Additional Information
Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their , , ancestry, (including dress and grooming standards), (including , childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), (including a person’s , expression, and -related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned at birth), , , , medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.
Sandisk thrives on the power and potential of . As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the 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.
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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 05/05/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.
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