Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

Overview

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering – Western Digital 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. We are a company of problem solvers with a focus on data-centric solutions across brands including Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD. We partner with leading organizations to enable data centers, gaming platforms, cities, cars and everyday digital experiences. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Job Description

BROAD FUNCTIONS :

Plan, coordinate and follow-up sputter system start-up / conversion activities and related process documentation.

Audit sputter parameters and practice periodically, including online SPC and procedure conformance.

Lead sputter process related issues, troubleshoot with the shift process team in sputter process sustaining, troubleshooting and improvement to achieve sputter utilization (down time), yield and quality goals.

Lead Sputter Process Improvement Projects (SU / STT / Cost / Quality / PPH and others), including new products / machines / process qualification.

Lead, supervise and coach / train process technicians, including engineering specialists and characterize technicians.

Responsibilities

Regular : Responsible for sputter process related issue troubleshooting, working with the Shift process team to sustain sputter processes and improve utilization and quality.

Lead, supervise and coach / train process techs, including engineering specialists; share PMR / DS sputter process and yield improvement knowledge with the team.

Monitor sputter parameters, including online SPC, and ensure conformance.

Oversee sputter machine start-up and process characterization for new products and process changes.

Oversee new products / machines / process qualification and sputter process improvement projects (SU / STT / Cost / Quality / PPH and others).

Engage in FMEA and safety practices; understand and perform jobs safely and follow health rules.

Irregular responsibilities : assist in sputter yield related troubleshooting; collaborate with Anelva yield team to sustain yield improvements and trajectory toward yield goals; support media magnetic baseline improvements and recipe tuning for process stability and repeatability; qualify new products.

Qualifications Material Science and Engineering degree

Vacuum Technology related studies or thesis is preferred

Ability to communicate in English (spoken and written)

Additional Information

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. We provide accommodations during our hiring process; please contact us with your accommodation needs and the job title and requisition number. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please note : Western Digital will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer. If you encounter any such requests, report it to the Western Digital Ethics Helpline.

Notice To Candidates

Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. If you encounter any such requests, report it immediately to Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email with the job title and requisition number.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Computer Hardware Manufacturing Computers and Electronics Manufacturing Semiconductor Manufacturing

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