Total 172 Firmware Engineer job vacancies in The United States of America

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, test, integrate and maintain quality firmware for eHDD using best practices like unit test, CI (continuous improvement) and Agile methodologies.
• Design and implementation of data structures, software algorithms, data path, and drivers for hardware cores using latest standards C++ and Python.
• Participate in Scrum & Agile processes to bring up new hardware and develop embedded firmware for data storage products.
• Deliver cutting-edge storage products with SAS, SATA, PCIE interfaces.
• Collaborate and design solutions for the challenging yet unique problems across hardware and software platforms, including servers, RAID, and various operating systems (Windows and Linux).
• Participate in planning and coordinating significant technical investigations from problem statement to conclusion.
• Creates design documents pertinent to the various phases of firmware development.

• All facility works related to Process water, City Water, RODI & WWTP system, Bulk Gases LN2/Argon/N2/CO2 and SCADA System
• All facilities operation, maintenance and engineering activities 
• Develop and Maintain SOO, SOP, PM and engineering drawings and others regulatory requirements in support of production process and business needs.
• Other facilities cross functioning support.
• Give training to FAC technicians.
• Control FAC system running cost.
• Leading facilities process system related project.
• Project management and design review on facilities WWTP/RODI/Boiler system.
• Process water, City Water, RODI & WWTP system, Bulk Gases LN2/Argon/N2/CO2 and SCADA System buy off and testing & commissioning for project hand over purposes.
• Responsible for the general operation and maintenance of Process water, City Water, RODI & WWTP system, Bulk Gases LN2/Argon/N2/CO2 and SCADA System 
• Maintaining the building Process water, City Water, RODI & WWTP system, Bulk Gases LN2/Argon/N2/CO2 and SCADA System operations for the plant  and ensuring the plants meets all municipal and government requirement such as DOSH, DOE, BOMBA and etc.
• Schedule and perform predictive/preventive maintenance for facilities Process water, City Water, RODI & WWTP system, Bulk Gases LN2/Argon/N2/CO2 and SCADA System. 
• Perform continuous system improvement and cost saving project.
• Ensure compliance to IMS such as ISO 14001 Environmental management system, ISO 9001 Quality and customer standard.
• Responsible to maintaining facility engineering drawing, operation manual and SOP.
• Control facilities running cost.
• Plant facility system start-up and shutdown  
• Liaise with other operational areas in the organization to resolve engineering issue, and to maintain equipment efficiency, uptime and continuously improvement to comply with company policy, compliance with local/international regulatory, national codes and ISO standard.
• Attending to site matters and technical problems on site through necessary correspondences with all parties inclusive.
• Communicate, cooperate and collaborate with various parties involved in the daily operation issue, customer feedback, compliance, request and to ensure successful resolve, execution and implementation.
• Project site support and liaison with consultants for designs and submissions and authorities in regulating confirmations and approvals prior to site works
• Project Testing and Commissioning 
• Manage FAC vendors & suppliers for system maintenance and construction.
• Assess potential risk of FAC system and work out mitigation plan.

We're seeking a driven individual to bring new products to market in a dynamic environment. Test engineer is required to drive High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) Test Excellence in collaboration with operations. Key responsibilities are as below:

• Optimize Test Strategies: Execute comprehensive test plans, balancing test time, yield, and quality to achieve aggressive goals in high-volume manufacturing environments. Conduct troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement on given products.
• Execute and Collaborate on Engineering Solutions: Assist and execute implementation of innovative engineering solutions to meet project requirements. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Support Innovation and Cost Efficiency: Partner with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge testing technologies and elevate existing practices. Execute and support the adoption of cost-saving solutions like Test Time Reduction (TTR) and new test platform enablement, driving CAPEX reduction through innovative test strategies.
• Technical Expertise and Support: Provide technical support in electrical failure analysis for internal and external stakeholders. Address issues related to RMAs, production, reliability, and DPPM (Defects Per Million Parts) improvement.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Develop and deliver clear, concise technical reports and documentation, including electrical failure analysis work instructions, test equipment guidelines, test reports, and specifications.
• NPI (New Product Introduction) Support: Actively participate in NPI projects, ensuring a smooth transfer of test technology from the mother site to mass production.
• Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Conduct technical training sessions for technicians, fostering knowledge transfer and team development.

-Coordinate of process development and manufacturing for NPI project, include: generate SOW, specification, design implementation, buyoff activities, training delivery, related service contract
-Upgrade/improve current process equipment/system in automation capability

-Performs mechanical engineering and design analysis and solutions to improve quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety utilizing formal education, experience, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools.

-Responsible for mechanical process development engineering design, implementation, and integration of building systems solutions to support industry automation, jigs & fixtures project.

-Coordinate and good communication local contract manufacturing (CM), and supplier related to USB/SSD product and manufacturing.
-Capability to handle the automation project, and coordinate between cross function departments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and development of mechanical parts include plastic injection molding tray, machining pallet, jig, fixture for SSD drive manufacturing, including conceptualization, prototyping, testing, and implementation.

- Analyze and improve existing manufacturing processes and equipment for better performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and R&D, to integrate new technologies and methodologies into the manufacturing process.

- Conduct thorough risk assessments for equipment designs and processes, implementing preventive measures to minimize downtime and ensure safety.

- Manage equipment development projects, ensuring they meet timelines, budget constraints, and quality standards.

- Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in mechanical engineering and SSD manufacturing technology, incorporating innovative solutions into our operations.

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

• Responsible for Flip Chip Die Attach & Under Fill New Process Development for new product and new process development.
• Supports New Product Introduction by delivering assigned Process and Equipment solutions meeting quality, development, and operation targets and requirements.
• New process development for new wafer technology, next generation products, new material / machine / tooling / software qualifications.
• Define Leading edge Flip Chip Die Attach & Underfill Technology Roadmap / building block.
• Setup new Flip Chip Die Attach & Underfill processes, recipe, perform complete window study, DOEs, corner limits.
• Golden recipe setup for new package qualification.
• Process Qualification to meet process Critical to Quality Requirements, CPK, Full risk assessment, UPH, Yield, and Cost targets.
• To introduce new products and devices to the production line and to build new process technology capabilities, make sure that the handshake and process handover are done effectively.
• Support new material and tools qualification.
• Work closely with Cross site’s Package development & design team to understand the Package Design Rules & Requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills and good Root Cause Analysis/Finding using 5M + 1E, 5 whys, DMAIC, 8D approach/methodology.
• Responsible and accountable to related tasks as assigned by superior.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, understand and document development requirements of electronic designs.
• Design and implement electronics design by selecting components, schematic design and supervising PCB layout as well as integrate and test the hardware platform.
• Conduct product verification against defined hardware specification, prepare design documentation and support design transition to manufacturing as necessary.
• Assume technical lead role in project as necessary to provide the technical direction, technical decision and risk mitigation.
• Identify opportunity to improve within the functional team and participate in improvement activities.
• Create and maintain BOMs of the new designs.
• Select new electronic parts, taking into consideration: obsolescence, availability and cost.
• Liaise with project manager and a cross functional team to produce prototypes.
• Perform design FMEA to reduce risks of performance failures.
• Create & maintain technical documentation (schematics, specifications, performance, and bring-up reports)
• Work in a team for continuous development and improvement of products / parts / firmware.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Web service frontend developer & service endpoint developer to develop code for shop floor monitoring tools which include UX/UI. (include Windows App and Web App)​
• System Performance​, Middleware​, Design spec (Frontend)​ and User manual and instruction for user.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Maintain, manage, and modify all software systems and applications.
• Resolve complex issues relating to business requirements and objectives.
• Co-ordinates with others sections including oversea organization concerning technical issues related to the Backend test process.

We're seeking a driven individual to bring new products to market in a dynamic environment. Test engineer is required to drive High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) Test Excellence in collaboration with operations. Key responsibilities are as below:

• Optimize Test Strategies: Design and execute comprehensive test plans, balancing test time, yield, and quality to achieve aggressive goals in high-volume manufacturing environments. Identify the most cost-effective testing methods through troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and Collaborate on Engineering Solutions: Co-lead the development and implementation of innovative engineering solutions to meet project requirements. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Champion Innovation and Cost Efficiency: Partner with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge testing technologies and elevate existing practices. Conduct research and champion the adoption of cost-saving solutions like Test Time Reduction (TTR) and new test platform enablement, driving CAPEX reduction through innovative test strategies.
• Technical Expertise and Support: Provide technical leadership and expert support in electrical failure analysis for internal and external stakeholders. Address issues related to RMAs, production, reliability, and DPPM (Defects Per Million Parts) improvement.
• Technical Communication and Documentation: Develop and deliver clear, concise technical reports and documentation, including electrical failure analysis work instructions, test equipment guidelines, test reports, and specifications.
• NPI (New Product Introduction) Support: Actively participate in NPI projects, ensuring a smooth transfer of test technology from the mother site to mass production.
• Knowledge Sharing and Mentorship: Conduct technical training sessions for junior engineers and technicians, fostering knowledge transfer and team development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Web service frontend developer & service endpoint developer to develop code for shopfloor monitoring tools which include UX/UI. (include Windows App and Web App)​
• System Performance​, Middleware​, Design spec (Frontend)​ and User manual and instruction for user.
• Ensuring cross-platform optimization for mobile phones.
• Ensuring responsiveness of applications.
• Working alongside graphic designers for web design features.
• Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
• Maintain, manage, and modify all software systems and applications.
• Resolve complex issues relating to business requirements and objectives.
• Co-ordinates with others sections including oversea organization concerning technical issues related to the Backend test process.

Job Description

Own all aspects of supplier quality and reliability for Power Management ICs (PMIC).  Work with suppliers, along with hardware, firmware, product quality and reliability engineering teams to ensure PMIC performance in WD products.  Understand supplier processes to identify and control KPIV parameters to achieve KPOVs critical for WD product function.  Review supplier DOEs and reliability data to ensure adequate quality controls.  Audit supplier processes.  Contribute to WD product failure analysis; when necessary, drive supplier resolution of device failures via the 8D method.  Coordinate with Program Management, Design Engineering, Procurement and Factory for successful program execution with multiple suppliers, making recommendations on supplier selection.  Conduct supplier quality system and process assessments and score for periodic business reviews.  Review supplier change notices and plan the appropriate level of qualification activities.

Duties &Responsibilities: 

• General Management of WD PMIC suppliers: initiating and coordinating meetings regarding technology reviews/roadmaps and issues between Procurement, Design Engineering and suppliers.
• Qualify PMIC devices for use in WD products, conforming to all requirements.
• Manage ATE test reviews with supplier and Design Engineering.
• Monitor Critical to Function parameters via SPC.
• Confirm supplier PMIC reliability demonstration testing.
• Ensure supplier processes are understood via Fishbone diagrams to identify KPIVs and KPOVs; examine critical sensitivities via DOEs.
• Induce supplier activities to strengthen quality systems with FMEA and Error Proofing tools.
• Participate in WD product FAs to determine PMIC contribution. 
• Drive supplier FA of PMIC device failures, utilizing 8D method to determine the root cause hypothesis, validate failure hypothesis, identify escape cause, and implement corrective actions, as well as preventative actions.
• Coordinate MRB for disposition of nonconforming materials.
• Track supplier continuous improvement activities to eliminate common failure modes.
• Research new suppliers and technology roadmaps to assist selection of future PMIC devices.
• Review supplier change notices and work cross-functionally to disposition.

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this position, the individual will be responsible for fully supporting the Department Manager on the development of the Company goals, strategy and tactics. The most important being the ability to work with the team to assure the good execution. The individual will work with the team to fully support the company and department goals.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Describe the specific roles and responsibilities of the position)

• Documentation: SOP, WI, FMEA, OCAP and Control Plan for related process.
• Ensure effective hand shaking process of new device/product introduction to the line and new process technology capabilities developments.
• Support Automation and development for new automatic and robotic equipment qualification and sustaining.
• Support the Production Line. Report online machine status and issue to reporting manager
• Follow daily/shiftly line issue and production support for automation equipment.
• Continuous improvement on direct/indirect material cost down, UPH, MTBA, and MTBF enhancement program.
• Ensure automation equipment in good performance to meet the goals on quality, yield, and cost, utilization and cycle time.
• Perform automation equipment conversion and set up. Observe 6S on daily job to ensure the continued and smooth production line.
• Able to conduct trainings to Operator/technicians on machine operation and skill improvement.
• Able to replace spare parts and machine buy off.
• Experience in automation equipment’s
• Manage engineer’s logistic needs.
• Any other duties assigned from time base on schedule and unscheduled activities
• Participate in productivity improvement, Lean, Kaizen and similar activities and provide manufacturing process optimization solution

Background: SanDisk’s Penang SSD Platform Technology Development Integration (PTDI) organization is a SSD technology development group that will be embedded in SanDisk’s green-field production facility, SanDisk Storage Malaysia (SDSM) located in the new Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, Malaysia. PTDI is looking for Process Module Engineer (Material/Process) to join a new team tasked with starting up a vertically integrated SSD-focused technology development team with the charter of developing new generations of SSD products for clients, enterprise, and emerging data storage solutions. The vertically integrated manufacturing capability of SDSM represents the most fundamental shift in completing the end-to-end manufacturing value chain for SanDisk’s solid-state NAND data storage products.

General Description: Defines IC package/SMT/SSD drive requirements, goals, and milestones for all SSD product groups and customer requirements. Develops SSD assembly and IC packaging material and processes to meet quality, reliability, cost, yield, productivity and manufacturing requirements. Develops new package and SMT process qualification programs. Prepares and/or updates specifications for piece parts of integrated circuits or semiconductor assemblies. Plans and conducts experiments to fully characterize material and processes throughout pathfinding to development to ramp. Develops solutions to improve quality, reliability, cost, yield, process stability/capability, productivity, and safety utilizing formal education, experience, statistical knowledge, and problem-solving tools. Establishes process control systems. Transfers process to high volume manufacturing and provide support in new factory start-up. Acts as a liaison with suppliers/vendors. Maintains product quality while developing and introducing package cost reduction programs. Coordinates the introduction of new package processes into production. Using appropriate tools, performs integrity analysis of packages.

PME Specific Role Description : Includes the following but not limited to:

·         SMT material and process development

·         SMT integration development

·         SMT technology (material/process/metrology/equipment) pathfinding & roadmap

·         Stencil design/development for new components

·         DFM assessment and NUDD risk management

·         Component-board-drive interactions

·         DOE & Failure Analysis knowledge

·         Quality Tools: FMEA, 8D, DMAIC, IPC knowledge etc.

·         Statistical Tools: Statistical analysis (JMP/Minitab), GreenBelt/BlackBelt certification

·         Special engineering characterization & improvement projects

·         Factory emergency taskforce support

• Responsible for Package Saw, Laser Mark, Laser Cut at BOP
• Responsible for equipment incurred Quality Incident Investigation & CAPA
• Troubleshoot & repair hard down
• Hand on in new Installation, Buyoff & Qualification
• Verify & Buyoff Sustaining team Preventive Maintenance quality
• Responsible for equipment related document release & update (WI, FMEA, Checklist, HIRADC, EAI, Troubleshooting Guide)
• Involve in equipment quality & process Audit
• Initiate & complete Improvement Project to support the organization goal
• Manage Spare Part Inventory in Warehouse

• Polymeric /Materials science and engineering principles to develop, identify and evaluate appropriate materials and their processability for product development
• Providing solutions to complex problems such as product/process challenges during technology/product development and manufacturing
• Able to handle polymers and composites related to electronics and do advanced material characterizations
• Conduct, coordinate or supervise field investigations, laboratory testing, and evaluation of respective data
• Analysis, researches, designs & development of materials and their related fabrication & application processes
• Failure analysis of components, life predictions & definition and requirement specifications based on the materials and devices
• Interaction and discussion on supplier qualification for raw material selection and conduct/coordinate tests on raw materials in order to ensure quality and regulatory compliance
• Developing lab capability for material characterization and analytical chemistry in support of product development projects