Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering at Western Digital

Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, Data Storage, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Material Science and Engineering
Minimum 1-3 years of working experience (Fresh graduates encouraged to apply)
Preferred: Vacuum Technology related studies or thesis

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and follow-up sputter systems start-up/conversion activities and process documentation
Audit sputter parameters and practices periodically, including online SPC and procedure conformance
Lead sputter process related issues troubleshooting (common causes) and work closely with shift process team for sustaining, troubleshooting, and improvement to achieve sputter utilization (down time), yield, and quality goals
Lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU/STT/Cost/Quality/PPH & others), including new products/machines/process qualification
Lead, supervise, coach, and train process tech, engineering specialists, and characterize technicians
Train and share PMR/DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team
Monitor sputter parameters, including online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance
Handle sputter machine start-up including process characterization (new products & process changes)
Responsible for new products/machines/process qualification
Assist in sputter yield related issues troubleshooting and work closely with Anelva yield team for sputter yield sustaining, troubleshooting, and improvement (including 0725 Operation Yield Improvement)
Improve Media magnetic baseline: ACC% and enable process stability and repeatability via recipe tuning and optimization
Understand and accept responsibility for performing jobs safely, follow safety and health rules
Perform other supervisor assigned tasks
Conduct FMEA

Skills

Sputter Systems

Process Documentation

SPC

Troubleshooting

Process Improvement

Yield Optimization

Process Qualification

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

SPC Auditing

Shift Team Leadership

Technician Training

Western Digital

Provides data storage solutions and services

About Western Digital

Western Digital provides a variety of data storage solutions, including Network Attached Storage (NAS), Storage Area Network (SAN), private cloud, and hyper-converged infrastructure. Their products are designed to help businesses manage and store data efficiently and reliably. For example, their all-flash arrays are optimized for high input/output applications, while the JetStor brand offers cost-effective NAS and SAN arrays that support multiple host ports for improved performance. What sets Western Digital apart from its competitors is its extensive experience in the data storage market and its ability to cater to a wide range of clients, from large corporations to small businesses. The company's goal is to deliver high-value storage solutions that meet the diverse needs of its customers, ensuring they have the tools necessary for effective data management.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$927.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Paid sick leave & vacation time

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life, accident, & disability insurance

Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan

Risks

Seagate's HAMR technology may outperform Western Digital's ePMR in high-capacity HDDs.

Toshiba's HAMR and MAMR technologies intensify competition in the storage market.

Focus on consumer products may neglect enterprise client needs, risking market share.

Differentiation

Western Digital leads in high-capacity HDDs with 32TB UltraSMR and ePMR technology.

The company offers diverse storage solutions, including NAS, SAN, and private cloud.

Western Digital's SanDisk and WD_BLACK brands target creators and gamers effectively.

Upsides

Growing demand for high-capacity storage driven by AI and data-intensive applications.

Recent product launches cater to the expanding gaming and content creation markets.

Advancements in ePMR technology enhance Western Digital's competitive edge in HDDs.

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