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Principal Engineer, OperationsSandisk • Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia
Principal Engineer, Operations

Principal Engineer, Operations

Sandisk • Batu Kawan, Penang, Malaysia
27 days ago
Job description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and relentlessly innovates 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 live in and that we have the power to shape.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in the Business Process Management & System Projects function. The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on process improvement initiatives, digital transformation, and system implementation projects that drive efficiency and innovation across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Consolidate and review business requirements, ensuring alignment between operations, IT, and business strategy.
  • Drive the design, development, and deployment of MES solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency, traceability, and data accuracy.
  • Identify and address system gaps; lead continuous improvement and automation initiatives across functions.
  • Develop automation solutions for repetitive tasks, reporting, and data visualization to improve team productivity.
  • Support process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies, pain points, and improvement opportunities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, and business users during project planning and execution.
  • Support the implementation and testing of new systems, including gathering requirements, preparing user documentation, and conducting user training.
  • Involve in VF system benchmarking.
  • Champion best practices in system governance, process standardization, and digital transformation across the organization.
  • Participate in change management and communication activities to support adoption of new processes and systems.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 8–10 years of experience in MES, factory systems, or manufacturing process automation.
  • Preferred

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, system integration, and data flow between MES, SAP, and other enterprise platforms.
  • Proven track record in driving cross-functional digital or process improvement projects.
  • Proficient in data analytics, visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and automation concepts.
  • Experience leading or governing technical councils, forums, or steering committees is a strong advantage.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional, and global environment.
  • Skills

  • Excellent problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
  • 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 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 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.

    Notice to Candidates : Sandisk has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Sandisk’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. Sandisk and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter such requests, please report it immediately to Sandisk Ethics Helpline or email

    Seniority Level

    Mid‑Senior Level

    Employment Type

    Full‑time

    Job Function

    Manufacturing

    Industries

    Semiconductor Manufacturing

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