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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

BROAD FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure smooth process transfer from GO R&D to Penang
• Capacity Enterprise CE / HAMR program development in Penang
• Manufacturing improvement projects
• Product improvement iteration qualification

Regular

• Ensure new product/process transfer from GO R&D to Penang and develop with efficient process control and good reliability performance
• CE / HAMR program development to meet the performance requirement from HDD.
• Closely work with counterpart in R&D to develop new process / materials for performance improvements.
• Continuous Improvement of Magnetic performance / yields / productivity for product maturity. Establish all necessary unique process controls based on new product requirements in NPI stage.
• Correspond to process design change iteration for performance improvement, this includes process optimization and tribology qualification.
• Provide general guidance to sustaining sputter yield/process team on Magnetic & Interface related issues

Irregular

• Support inter-department projects (Back End, TEST)
• Support HDD return failure analysis

Educational Qualifications Required:   

• Bachelor of Material Science, Physics or any other engineering field with min 3 years experience in Sputter Engineering
• Master / Ph.D of Material Science, Physics or any other engineering field. Related Experience in Sputter Engineering is preferred.

Skills Required:  

• Project Management Skills
• Critical Thinking

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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