Night Shift Process Technician, Engineering CMP Wafer Ops

Western Digital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 84,200 - 112,300; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a Process Technician for the Engineering - Night Shift in Fremont, CA. This full-time, non-exempt role supports the CMP area, assists manufacturing with wafer disposition and production flow, and works with CMP tools such as nTEG, AMAT Mirra, and EBARA FREX.

Strong knowledge of wafer processes, data analysis, and quick problem-solving are essential. The candidate should have an associate or higher degree in science/engineering, experience with MES-like systems, and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of wafer manufacturing processes and factory logistics.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as MESA, MITECS, CAMSTAR, SPOTFIRE, SPECDB, or similar applications.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SQL, JMP, or similar query/analysis platforms.
• Solid problem-solving, troubleshooting, and computer skills to address minor process and equipment issues.
• Good communication and the ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the Process Engineering team in the CMP area and assist manufacturing with wafer disposition and overall production flow.
• Follow Process Engineer instructions to set up, modify, and maintain process recipes.
• Support qualification and operation of CMP tools, including nTEG, AMAT Mirra, and EBARA FREX.
• Identify and troubleshoot processing or equipment issues impacting output or product quality.
• Analyze defect data from AIT, ODIN, FIB, and SEM, and take first-line actions to prevent process excursions.
• Recommend, document, and implement process or tooling improvements under the direction of the Process Engineer.

Skills

Wafer process knowledge

SQL/JMP data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate or higher degree in science/engineering

Tools

MESA

MITECS

CAMSTAR

SPOTFIRE

SPECDB

nTEG

AMAT Mirra

EBARA FREX

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a Process Technician for the Engineering - Night Shift in Fremont, CA. This full-time, non-exempt role supports the CMP area, assists manufacturing with wafer disposition and production flow, and works with CMP tools such as nTEG, AMAT Mirra, and EBARA FREX.

Strong knowledge of wafer processes, data analysis, and quick problem-solving are essential. The candidate should have an associate or higher degree in science/engineering, experience with MES-like systems, and