At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

The HDD Heads & Media Development Wafer Process Engineering team is looking for entry level engineers to join our team to begin and develop their career. Ideal candidates will have recently earned or are pursing a BS, MS, or PhD in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. In applying for this opportunity, you would be considered for the following roles:

• Metrology Engineer in Fremont, California - This engineer is primarily responsible for wafer dispositions, recipe engineering and measurement failure troubleshooting in a wafer production line of 24/7. The responsibilities consist but not limited to: data review and disposition; communicate to the primary Process/Metrology engineers; create/modify recipes on various metrology tools - AFM, Topography, CDSEM/FIB, Thin Film (dielectric and metal Thin Film) etc.; and troubleshooting of metrology measurement failures. Weekend Work shift: 10 hours a day primarily in day hours (but flexible), 4-days a week: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

• Thin Film Process Engineer in Fremont, California - This engineer is primarily responsible for developing thin film deposition processes for advanced writers with designed magnetic, thermal-mechanical, and electrical performance, set up and transfer new materials and processes from development to manufacturing. In this role, you will work with cross-functionally to thin film processes into the framework of the overall process and device architecture; design of experiments (DOE) and data analysis to understand process sensitivity and improve process capability; analyze complex databases to assess and solve process issues; and conduct Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and tolerance analysis for high volume manufacturing. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Engineering, and hands-on experience with device microfabrication, aggressive experiment planning and project management.

• University students who graduated or are graduating from May 2020 to December 2021 with BS, MS or PhD in Applied Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Creative, self-motivated, self-learner with superior teamwork skills
• Developing technical skills and area of study towards, but not limited to, photolithography, dry or wet etching, electroplating, or thin film deposition processes, FEI, AFM, profilometers, reflectometer, scatterometry, SEM, and optical inspection
• Proficient analytical skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work on the resolution of any issue and to interact with various interdepartmental engineering and support organizations.
• Demonstrated project driving skills, capable of managing projects with set milestones and timeline, and ability to execute with minimal supervision.
• Eligible Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case), preferred

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital 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 [email protected] 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.