Metrology Equipment Maintenance Technician - A Shift - (Sun-Tues & alternating Sat, 5pm-5am) at Western Digital

Fremont, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, Data Storage, Manufacturing, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Ability to work 12-hour AWS night shift Sunday-Tuesday & alternating Saturday 5pm-5am
AA Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Optics, or related field
Certificate from vocational or trade school in Electronics, Computer technology or Computer hardware maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of wafer fabrication practices, techniques and equipment
Knowledge of Metrology Equipment is preferred
Ability to read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and related instructions
Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Ability to adapt techniques and practices to situations appropriately
Ability to make recommendations for solutions or improvements
Ability to use a wide variety of common bench electronic equipment and specialized equipment (DVM, Oscilloscope, etc.)
Ability to use standard assembly tools and materials
Experience with one or more of the following Metrology equipment: e-Beam Metrology (and others implied like Optical Metrology, Overlay Metrology, X-ray Fluorescence, Magnetic Metrology)

Responsibilities

Perform routine and preventative maintenance on multiple Metrology toolsets (e.g., Optical Metrology, e-Beam Metrology, Overlay Metrology, X-ray Fluorescence, Magnetic Metrology), ensuring tools perform at optimum levels and within specification
Perform troubleshooting and repair of down equipment to root cause of failure in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with departmental objectives
Notify Equipment engineers & tool-owners of parts requirements, repeated problems and equipment deficiencies
Provide solutions/suggestions when repeated problems and equipment deficiencies occur and when potential problems may occur
Perform complex preventive maintenance in accordance with PM specifications and applicable safety procedures
Thoroughly and accurately document the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance
Give accurate and detailed end of shift pass-down of equipment problems found and repairs performed
Work on assignments that may be complex in nature, where judgment and analysis are required in solving problems
Initiate continuous improvement activities with equipment engineering, vendors, and other cross functional groups to improve productivity, cost savings, and yield enhancement
Continuously improve required skill sets through formal training or through resolving issues while on the job (OJT)
Follow established policies, processes, guidelines, and methods to accomplish work
Collaborate with others within their own department and across other departments to achieve solutions that may improve business
May be required to work overtime to assist manufacturing needs
Follow all safety policies and procedures

Skills

Metrology

Optical Metrology

e-Beam Metrology

Overlay Metrology

X-ray Fluorescence

Magnetic Metrology

Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Equipment Repair

Root Cause Analysis

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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