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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own the end-to-end architecture, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of MES-related systems that meet business requirements for manufacturing operations.
- Work with business leaders and stakeholders to translate their requirements into end-to-end MES solution designs, and partner with the Factory Automation team to keep solutions aligned.
- Oversee operational support and sustainment of the current MES, including MES integrations and related satellite applications, so that systems stay highly stable and available
- Shape the MES roadmap and drive continuous improvement of MES-related systems, delivering new MES supporting applications as business needs change.
- Define the integration architecture, design standards and best practices on current technologies so that equipment, MES, SAP, reporting and other systems connect seamlessly.
- Act as the technical authority in Web Services, Windows Services, Camstar API and .NET Core development, guiding automation initiatives across front-end, test and back-end operations.
- Lead the resolution of critical MES-related factory operation issues, drive root cause analysis, and put corrective and preventive actions in place to stop issues recurring.
- Share knowledge and give technical guidance to help the team grow.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
- At least 10 years of experience in MES development and support in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a technical lead or architect role.
- Strong hands-on experience with Camstar / OpsCenter MES, including the Camstar API and MES data models.
- Proven experience designing end-to-end MES solutions and integration architecture across equipment, MES, SAP and reporting systems.
- Expert-level skills in C#, .NET Core, Web Services and Windows Services.
- Strong working knowledge of SQL and relational databases such as Oracle or SQL Server, including performance tuning.
Preferred
- Experience in semiconductor or storage manufacturing, covering front-end, test and back-end operations.
- Experience leading MES upgrades, migrations or modernization projects from start to finish.
- Experience setting design standards, running architecture reviews, and working within change control and IT governance.
- Exposure to source control, cloud or containerized deployment, and system monitoring tools.
- Experience building technology roadmaps and working with vendors or solution partners.
Skills
- Strong architectural thinking, with the ability to balance business needs, system stability and long-term scalability.
- Able to lead the resolution of critical production issues in a 24x7 factory environment, using structured root cause analysis and CAPA.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical solutions clearly to business leaders and stakeholders.
- Able to influence and work well across Automation, Manufacturing, IT and business teams.
- Enjoys mentoring, coaching and growing technical talent within the team.
- Strong sense of ownership, sound decision-making and a continuous improvement mindset.
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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