Western Digital

Western Digital

Principal Engineer, Process Integration

Fremont, CA, United States · Principal

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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.
  • We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate new wafer technologies and read/write head designs into new HDD products, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
  • Lead the introduction and qualification of new wafer products, and transfer to manufacturing according to product schedule, while maintaining strict quality standards.
  • Responsible for building product qualification wafers per schedule according to product roadmap, and creating comprehensive wafer data packages for analysis and documentation.
  • Develop and implement process improvements to enhance wafer yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Conduct failure analysis on wafer products and implement corrective actions to address any identified issues.
  • Collaborate with research and development teams to evaluate and incorporate emerging wafer technologies into product designs.

Requirements

  • Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional team settings.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Experience with semiconductor manufacturing software and tools.
  • Familiarity with quality assurance processes and standards in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Ability to mentor and guide junior engineers and team members.

Skills

  • Proficiency in data analysis using tools such as JMP and SQL/Python.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with semiconductor manufacturing software and tools.
  • Quality Control: Familiarity with quality assurance processes and standards in semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Continuous Learning: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with industry advancements.
  • Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to work, ensuring accuracy in data collection and analysis.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.
  • Our pay transparency policy is available here.
  • WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity.
  • Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Stay current with industry trends and advancements in wafer technology through continuous learning and professional development.
  • Education: MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics required.
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