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.

• Develop hard disk media tape burnish processes for next generation of ePMR and HAMR products.
• Design, carry out, and analyze DOE’s to investigate and optimize process variables and materials for hard disk yield and reliability.
• Collaborate across multiple teams, including process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, failure analysis, and material analysis groups.
• Analyze statistical process control (SPC) data and respond appropriately to ensure processes are in control.
• Investigate and find root causes of media-related failures.
• Develop process materials through close collaboration with material vendors.
• Develop metrology for hard disk media film and interface characterization.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers to improve existing process tools for next generation media processes.
• Collaborate with process engineers at manufacturing sites to ensure new process implementation, high yield, and good performance.
• Explore opportunities for new technologies to provide revolutionary improvement in process performance.
• Be able to work in cleaning room environment

• Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science , Chemical Engineering, or related fields
• 3-5 years’ experience in Semiconductor or Hard Disk Media Industries in Process Development role preferred.
• Prefer to have advanced experience and knowledge in device fabrication such as polishing, grinding and lapping is desirable, but not necessary.
• Prefer to have some level of experience communicating with PLC’s and automated equipment
• The candidate must possess strong data analysis skills in process development and improvement, capable of solving complex process problems with minimum supervision and guidance.
• Hand-on experience and advanced knowledge in process standardization and statistical process control
• Experience with running and analyzing DOE’s
• Proficiency with JMP is helpful
• Understanding of surface characterization techniques such as laser scanning, AFM, SEM, etc.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Good communication skills.

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.

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