Staff Process Engineer, Thin Film at Western Digital

Fremont, 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, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Academic background in Material Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related engineering fields
Ph.D with 1-2 years or MS with 4+ years of experience in wafer fab processes (experience in thin film magnetic head is a plus)
Familiar with thin film deposition processes (PVD, CVD, IBD, etc.) and equipment
Solid background on correlation of process and equipment hardware
Deep understanding of material characterization techniques (knowledge of magnetic material process and characterization is a plus)
Knowledge of DOE and data analysis using JMP
Understanding of SPC
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Leadership and communication skills, and good team player
Self-motivated with good project management skills

Responsibilities

Lead thin-film deposition manufacture process team to sustain the production line, monitor processes and equipment to ensure minimal deviations, meeting quality and quantity specifications
Develop and optimize process control methods and procedures to guarantee quality and prevent damage excursions
Improve processes in sigma, cycle time, throughput, defects, and cost of ownership
Perform wafer failure analysis, troubleshooting, and implement corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with cross-function teams on projects to improve overall product yield and element yield
Collaborate with integration, research and development, and other modules on new product development and transfer into production lines
Evaluate novel equipment to meet process requirements for future generation products
Drive project planning, execution, summary, presentation, and delivery on time
Set up and improve automation systems and working instruction documents; provide training instructions to operators
Work with Characterization, Reliability, and Failure Analysis teams to develop test methodologies, understand failure modes, and identify improvement opportunities
Work with Program, Modeling Process, and Characterization teams to understand product requirements, define development targets, and plans
Provide engineering support to thin film deposition processes in manufacturing lines to meet objectives with high quality, high productivity, and low cost products, and support development of future generation products

Skills

Thin Film Deposition

Process Engineering

Process Control

Wafer Failure Analysis

Troubleshooting

SPC

Six Sigma

Cycle Time Optimization

Throughput Improvement

Defect Reduction

Manufacturing Processes

Equipment Monitoring

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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