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Staff Engineer, Wafer Manufacturing Metrology
Staff Engineer, Wafer Manufacturing MetrologyWestern Digital • Fremont, California, USA
Staff Engineer, Wafer Manufacturing Metrology

Staff Engineer, Wafer Manufacturing Metrology

Western Digital • Fremont, California, USA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As a metrology engineer you will be responsible for developing and implementing precise robust and highthroughput solutions to control high volume manufacturing of complex three dimensional thin film magnetic read / write head structures.  Examples of projects include developing spectroscopic ellipsometer models to measure thin film thickness and index of refraction creating recipes for atomic force microscopes and analyzing x-ray fluorescence spectra.  To accomplish this objective you will need to collaborate closely with process engineering teams that support wafer manufacturing operations.

  • Work independently with minimal supervision in the Manufacturing Metrology group to

Develop document optimize and sustain automated inspection recipes and process control solutions

  • Develop and refine technical methods / processes to identify root causes of operational issues process inefficiencies and measurement deviations.
  • Establish accurate baseline measurements and qualification of metrology solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams across the fab
  • Deploy robust metrology system calibration and correlation strategies
  • Identify and resolve equipment issues collaborating with equipment engineering teams and tool vendors to ensure optimal tool performance.
  • Cross-train within Metrology Engineering to ensure seamless support coverage across teams.
  • Partner with engineering and quality teams to analyze real-time metrology data identify process deviations and implement automated corrective strategies to improve yield and reduce cycle time.
  • Summarize document and present results to technical and executive audiences to drive data-driven improvements.
  • Communicate effectively with both management and shop floor.
  • Display comfort and skill in presenting issues / findings.
  • Qualifications : Required :

  • B.S. M.S. or Ph.D. in physics chemistry engineering (chemical mechanical electrical) material science
  • Minimum of 3-6 years of work experience depending on education
  • Programming / scripting experience in any of SQL Python Matlab JSL C# etc.
  • Strong detail-oriented work habits.
  • Ability to complete projects on schedule
  • Preferred :

  • Engineers are required to be hands on (equipment wafers) so clean room and wafer fabrication / processing experience is needed preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with spectra analysis and film stack modeling strongly preferred : visible light reflectometry spectroscopic ellipsometry x-ray fluorescence
  • Experience with application of atomic force microscopy in a production environment preferred
  • Knowledge of tunnelling electron microscopy including practical experience with sample preparation extraction / handling and imaging
  • Skills :

  • Excellent skills in problem solving data analysis statistics and both written and oral communications.
  • Practical understanding of electronics and mechatronics as applied to modern industrial measurement tools.
  • Additional Information :

    Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

    Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. 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.

    Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation 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.

    Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 2 / 21 / 26 although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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    Compensation & Benefits Details

  • An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
  • 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.  This range may be modified in the future.
  • 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 Western Digitals 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. 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 Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.

  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical / dental / vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note : No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
  • 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. Should you encounter any such requests please report it immediately to  Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email .

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,CNC Programming,Lean,Machining,Tooling,CAD,CNC,Assembly Experience,SolidWorks,Kaizen,Manufacturing

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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