Technical Program Manager – Semiconductor &… at Sandisk · Milpitas

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 possibilities 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

We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the planning, development, and deployment of semiconductor and memory test solutions across the product lifecycle. This role will drive cross-functional programs spanning ASIC/SoC design, DFT, product engineering, silicon validation, test engineering, manufacturing, quality, and operations to deliver scalable, high-quality test solutions for advanced semiconductor and memory products.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical program management expertise with a deep understanding of semiconductor testing, manufacturing processes, and product lifecycle management. This individual will be responsible for driving execution, managing risks, and ensuring successful delivery of test solutions from product definition through high-volume manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end program management for semiconductor and memory test solution development from concept through production deployment.
• Develop and manage integrated program plans, schedules, milestones, resource allocation, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Design, DFT, Validation, Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Firmware, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Monitor program execution, resolve technical and schedule risks, and ensure on-time delivery of critical testing milestones.
• Provide executive-level program status reports, dashboards, risk assessments, and technical reviews to leadership stakeholders.

Test Solution Development

• Drive development and deployment of package test, system-level test (SLT), reliability qualification, and production test solutions.
• Collaborate with ASIC, SoC, IP, memory design, and product teams to align test requirements with product specifications and manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure testing strategies support product quality, manufacturing readiness, customer requirements, and business objectives.
• Coordinate qualification, characterization, and production readiness activities with internal teams and external partners.
• Support vendor management activities involving test equipment suppliers, outsourced manufacturing, and test service providers.

Manufacturing & Quality Optimization

• Track and drive key performance indicators (KPIs), including test coverage, tester yield performance, quality metrics, and production readiness, to ensure successful execution and deployment of test solutions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on test automation, process optimization, manufacturing productivity, and data-driven decision-making to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to drive yield improvement, failure analysis, and reliability investigations that improve product quality, operational performance, and manufacturing

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience in semiconductor engineering, test engineering, product engineering, technical program management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional engineering programs from development through manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of semiconductor test methodologies, silicon validation, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) platforms and production test flows.
• Excellent project management, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple technical programs simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with memory technologies, including NAND Flash, DRAM, HBM, or emerging memory architectures.
• Knowledge of ASIC, SoC, mixed-signal, or high-speed digital semiconductor products.
• Experience with ATE platforms such as Advantest, Teradyne, or equivalent systems.
• Experience supporting high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments.
• Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

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 race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, 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 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.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 11/03/2026 (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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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Sandisk's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Sandisk's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Sandisk's Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.