Western Digital

Western Digital

Probe Process Engineer

Fremont, CA, United States

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About the role

  • It's real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.
  • Join us and let's shape the future of data.
  • The engineer will work closely with Test Engineering, Product Development, Yield Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to ensure robust process control, measurement integrity, and successful new product introductions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, qualify, and sustain wafer probe processes for new and existing products, including probe recipes, operating specifications, setup requirements, and engineering controls across both product development and high-volume manufacturing environments.
  • Define, validate, and maintain probe card configurations and wafer test setups, supporting qualifications, releases, maintenance strategies, and change management to ensure test readiness for engineering builds, qualifications, and production ramps.
  • Monitor and optimize process performance using SPC, EDC, and statistical analysis; develop and maintain control limits, OCAPs, screening methodologies, and engineering dashboards to ensure measurement integrity and data accuracy.
  • Investigate process excursions and implement data-driven corrective actions through characterization studies, gauge capability evaluations, and tool correlation analyses to improve yield, quality, and cycle time.
  • Lead wafer probe readiness for New Product Introductions (NPI), defining product-specific test plans, specifications, and qualification strategies while coordinating cross-functional activities to ensure seamless transfer from development to high-volume manufacturing.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting yield enhancement, cycle time reduction, productivity gains, process simplification, measurement system improvements, and equipment utilization optimization.
  • Partner with Test Engineering, Product Engineering, Yield Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, and IT teams to provide technical leadership in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, engineering reviews, and documentation of best practices and knowledge transfer materials.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with manufacturing, design, and quality teams.

Requirements

  • Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in electrical measurement techniques with hands-on experience in laboratory and cleanroom environments.
  • Strong understanding of statistical process control (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and semiconductor test methodologies.
  • Proficiency with data analysis tools such as SQL, Python, JMP, Minitab, or equivalent platforms.
  • Proven experience with yield optimization, maintenance protocols, and failure analysis.
  • In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Compensation

  • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
  • We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance.
  • You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.

Benefits

  • Track record of driving process improvements through automation, machine learning, or AI-based initiatives.
  • Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan.
  • RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

Company info

  • As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within.
  • We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us.
  • We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

Equal opportunity

  • Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.
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