Nanoscale Device Fabrication Principal Engineer, R&D Engineering at Western Digital

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Semiconductor, Data Storage, Research & DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Minimum of a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field with 5+ years of professional experience, or a Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience
Strong background in nanoscale device processing
Hands-on expertise in device integration and nanoscale process equipment
Hands-on experience with a range of nanofabrication metrology equipment including SEM and AFM
Demonstrated ability to self-direct a research project
Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Preferred: Experience in device integration (CAD/mask layout/designing process flows/running process lots)
Preferred: Experience in failure analysis and process debugging
Preferred: Hands-on experience with cleanroom process tools

Responsibilities

Build nanoscale devices for a range of exploratory projects such as superconducting qubits, non-volatile memories, novel magnetic biosensor applications, qubits, superconducting electronics, etc

Skills

nanoscale device fabrication

superconducting qubits

non-volatile memories

magnetic biosensors

superconducting electronics

device integration

nanoscale process equipment

SEM

AFM

nanofabrication metrology

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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