全职 Staff Automation Development Engineer 工作, 薪水, Sandisk Pulau Pinang 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

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.

Description

Position Overview

The Staff Automation Development Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the architecture, development, integration and sustained performance of manufacturing automation solutions. The role translates complex factory requirements into secure, scalable and supportable systems that improve productivity, quality, operational resilience and speed of execution.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional solution delivery, provide deep technical guidance, strengthen engineering standards, mentor engineers and drive modernization of legacy platforms across the manufacturing technology landscape.

Key Accountabilities

• Technical Leadership and Solution Architecture
• Lead end-to-end architecture and technical design for manufacturing automation, equipment integration and business-critical factory applications.
• Act as a technical authority for complex, multi-system solutions spanning applications, databases, APIs, equipment interfaces and manufacturing platforms.
• Define and promote reusable design patterns, coding standards, integration principles and engineering best practices.
• Conduct design and code reviews, identify technical risks and guide teams towards simple, standard, resilient and maintainable solutions.
• Balance immediate delivery needs with long-term platform sustainability, scalability, cybersecurity and supportability.
• Solution Delivery and System Integration
• Lead the full software development lifecycle, including requirements discovery, analysis, planning, design, development, qualification, deployment, documentation and transition to support.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Equipment Engineering, Process Engineering, Quality, Operations and internal IT teams to convert business problems into effective technical solutions.
• Design and develop applications and integration services using .NET technologies, Java, web technologies, databases and modern API patterns.
• Integrate semiconductor manufacturing equipment and systems using SECS/GEM and other appropriate communication interfaces.
• Ensure solutions meet agreed requirements for functionality, performance, availability, data integrity, security and operational readiness.
• Manufacturing Automation and Operational Excellence
• Develop and enhance automation capabilities that support factory execution, equipment connectivity, dispatching, process control and manufacturing visibility.
• Provide technical leadership for integrations involving manufacturing systems such as MES, RTD, E3, fault detection and related factory platforms.
• Analyze recurring operational issues, lead root-cause analysis and implement preventive, measurable and sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide advanced Level 2 and Level 3 technical guidance to the 24 × 7 application support organization for critical production systems.
• Improve observability, diagnostics, recovery procedures and operational documentation to reduce business disruption.
• Modernization and Continuous Improvement
• Identify and lead technical-debt reduction, platform refresh and application modernization opportunities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical adoption where they deliver clear manufacturing or engineering value.
• Drive simplification, standardization, reusability and cross-site alignment to reduce duplication and improve solution sustainability.
• Contribute to automation roadmaps and technical investment priorities based on business value, risk and lifecycle considerations.
• Engineering Capability and Collaboration
• Mentor engineers in architecture, software design, development, troubleshooting and manufacturing-domain practices.
• Facilitate technical knowledge sharing and strengthen team capability through coaching, documentation and structured reviews.
• Influence stakeholders across functions and levels through clear technical communication, evidence-based recommendations and constructive challenge.
• Coordinate effectively with vendors and global teams when solutions depend on external products, services or specialized expertise.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 5 to 8 years or more of relevant experience in software engineering, systems integration or manufacturing automation, with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Experience working in a highly integrated automation or manufacturing systems environment.
• Working knowledge of semiconductor back-end manufacturing or Surface Mount Technology is strongly preferred.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with strong stakeholder communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Technical Competencies

Competency Area

Expected Capability

Software Engineering

Strong hands-on experience in .NET (C# and/or VB) and/or Java, with disciplined coding, version control, testing and documentation practices.

Integration and APIs

Proficiency with REST or web services, XML and JSON; ability to design reliable interfaces across complex systems.

Databases

Strong SQL capability and experience with Oracle, SQL Server or equivalent relational databases, including performance-conscious application design.

Equipment Integration

Experience or strong working knowledge of semiconductor equipment communication interfaces, particularly SECS/GEM.

Manufacturing Platforms

Experience with Applied Materials E3, RTD, fault detection applications, or Siemens Opcenter/Camstar Semiconductor Suite is advantageous.

System Quality

Ability to design for scalability, resiliency, maintainability, cybersecurity, monitoring and support readiness.

Problem Solving

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for business-critical production environments.

Delivery Practices

Practical knowledge of SDLC, requirements management, qualification, release management and production transition controls.

Leadership and Behavioural Competencies

• Thinks strategically while remaining hands-on when complex technical issues require deep investigation.
• Demonstrates ownership, sound judgement and accountability for outcomes across the solution lifecycle.
• Communicates complex technical topics clearly to both engineering and business audiences.
• Builds trust across functions, works effectively with diverse teams and influences without relying on formal authority.
• Learns continuously, challenges existing approaches constructively and promotes practical innovation.
• Operates effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with competing priorities and production-critical demands.
  
  

Success Measures

• Reliable and timely delivery of scalable automation solutions that address defined business outcomes.
• Reduction in recurring incidents, technical debt and support complexity for owned systems.
• Improved engineering quality through standards, design reviews, reusable components and robust documentation.
• Stronger team capability and reduced single-person dependency through mentoring and knowledge transfer.
• Effective stakeholder partnership and clear alignment between factory needs, technical design and operational support.
  
  

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.

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