Staff Engineer; College Graduate), Product Development Engineering; Program Management

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Engineer, Product Development Engineering to support engineering program management activities across the product lifecycle. In this role, you will work with cross‑functional teams to coordinate schedules, track execution to commitments, and ensure compliance with product lifecycle processes. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with advanced degrees (Master’s, PhD, MBA) who are eager to apply their academic, research, or project leadership experience to real‑world product development and engineering program management.

• Program Execution & Delivery
  • Track execution of engineering deliverables, schedules, and resources.
  • Support integrated project planning and monitor progress against commitments.
  • Identify and communicate risks, and assist in driving resolution of variances.
• Lifecycle & Process Management
  • Ensure adherence to Product Lifecycle (PLC) processes and phase checklists.
  • Support preparation for Phase Reviews and interim reviews as required.
  • Assist in managing compliance and readiness across product development stages.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
  • Coordinate agendas, documentation, and follow‑ups for Product Line Core Team (PLCT) meetings.
  • Maintain communication portals (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) with accurate and timely information.
  • Provide status updates and support reporting of program performance metrics.
• Risk & Escalation Support
  • Collect and analyze data to support risk assessment and decision‑making.
  • Help ensure timely closure of action items and support resolution of customer escalations.
  • Contribute to reports on performance to senior leadership.

REQUIRED:

• Master’s, PhD, or MBA in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Academic or internship experience in product development, program/project management, operations, or related areas.
• Demonstrated leadership through academic research projects, internships, or team‑based initiatives.
• Familiarity with collaboration or project management tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Teams, Jira) is a plus.
• Knowledge of product lifecycle processes or engineering program management methodologies is desirable.

Preferred

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across teams.

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),…