Senior Project Engineer, Automation & Analytics Development Engineering (Master's Fresh Grad ONLY)

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Automation and Analytics (A&A) Development Engineering team, inclusive cross functional department & other technical team to define, identify and implement the success criteria of the hardware/software/system project.
• Responsible to enable collaboration with academic and company A&A team in designing and developing automation systems and software to improve operations efficiency and productivity.
• Develop auto tracking system (webpage or apps) for Automation & Analytics projects.
• Alias with cross function team to develop activities around hardware and software project kickoffs, scope definition, design reviews, acceptance testing, and weekly progress reports.
• Continuously monitor and measure hardware and software development project and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, or problems in a timely fashion and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution.
• Examine existing hardware and software frameworks and platform for opportunities to enable automation or autonomous.
• Enable technology Research and Development to create new and breakthrough automation solutions. 
• Prepare Budgetary and ROI data management from A&A projects.
• Identify and document all software project milestones and deliverables and keep project always plans up to date, including resource allocations, tracking hours, monitoring schedules, milestones, deliverables, updating percentage completion, etc.
• Provide insight around potential risks and opportunities, resolve conflict, initiate resolution and deliver results.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Degree in computer science, Mechanical, EE or mechatronics Engineering, or another quantitative discipline
• Good mind mapping and proficient in MS Excel, MS Project and Powerpoint presentation.
• He/She has fundamental programming knowledge (C++/C#, Python, Java, visual studio) to aids project management and development activities. 
• Possess strong passion and knowledge in technical and engineering troubleshooting skill.
• Experience in fundamental software and system architecture design and passion in disruptive automation development and approaches.
• Capable to work independently with A&A development engineering team and cross functional department for new automation and analytics development projects.
• Passion in engineering development activities to uncover root cause, derive long solutions inclusive designs and managing new Automation and Analytics Projects with Automation hardware team.

PREFERRED:

• Understand fundamental programming architecture (e.g PLC logic, C#, C++, ROS) to enable technical collaboration with academic and engineers to enhance automation logic, system flow efficiency and / or detection capability.
• Exposure or hands on experienced in high volume manufacturing automation software development and programming.
• Possess strong analytical, technical troubleshooting and creative problem-solving skills with ability to collect, organize, analyze and understand problems and conceptualize solutions.
• Understand machine learning, data mining, quantitative analysis, artificial intelligence and predictive modeling is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with different hierarchy levels from diverse geographical area and culture.
• Strategically focused, impact oriented, highly organized and adaptable.
• Fluent in English and local Asian language, both spoken and written.

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@wdc.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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