Job Description

• In this position, the individual will be responsible to develop NAND memory trim, push the performance and reliability envelope of flash memory which is used in best-in-class high-density storage application
• The individual will be responsible for working in partnership with NAND design and system development teams to drive technology & product development for improved performance and reliability
• The individual will be responsible for defining, developing and executing NAND flash memory performance and reliability tests; analyze & report data to cross-functional teams to drive product and process improvements
• The individual will communicate & work with members from process, design, reliability, and system groups to ensure timely product device support, memory qualification, and ramp of volume production
• In this position the candidate will be part of a team that sits at the hub of activity between storage business units, technology development, and manufacturing

Qualifications

• MS/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
• PhD degree with 3 year of experience, MS degree with 6 years of experience,
• Industry experience in semiconductor memory development, device engineering, reliability engineering, product/test engineering, is strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics, process, and reliability, as well as circuit design. NAND flash memory device and physics knowledge is also a must.
• C/C++/Java Programming and Perl/Python Scripting
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Ability to analyze problem and work independently as required

Additional Information

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