Photo Equipment Engineer — Troubleshooting & Tool Improvement

Western Digital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 106,600 - 142,100; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support the Photo area, focusing on manufacturing equipment and failure analysis. You will optimize tools, lead corrective actions, train maintenance staff, and collaborate with process engineering to reduce rework and scrap. The role requires strong problem solving and cross-functional teamwork.

The position is exempt and based in Fremont, California, with a hybrid shift option. Compensation aligns with the posted range and company benefits.

Qualifications

• AS/BS degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer science is preferred.
• Analytical, logical, and data-driven, and demonstrated ability in fixing and providing equipment resolutions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with set milestone and timeline, and ability to execute under minimal supervision.
• A responsible and team player. Detail-oriented and willingness to learn and thrive in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Equipment Engineering – Optimizing, improving and providing solutions/feedback for equipment.
• Learn and maintain obsolescence tools.
• Train and assist PMs; support shift PMs.
• Work with maintenance team to trouble-shoot and provide long term solutions.
• Lead the corrective actions associated with equipment issues.
• Assist in transitioning FR/GO Wiki.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify issues and fix tool.
• Certify and train maintenance, chemical technicians and equipment tool owners.
• Establish written procedures and specs for maintenance tech.
• Work with process engineering team to provide resolution/reduction of rework and scrap issues.
• Work with EE on investigations for equipment related excursion and provide a solution.
• Assist EE in 8D summary to maint/prod/process and various department stake holders.
• Provide safety recommendations on equipment in addition ensuring tools meet QA site requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Electrical schematics

Photo equipment process

Robotics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

AS/BS degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or computer science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Western Digital is seeking an Equipment Engineer to support the Photo area, focusing on manufacturing equipment and failure analysis. You will optimize tools, lead corrective actions, train maintenance staff, and collaborate with process engineering to reduce rework and scrap. The role requires strong problem solving and cross-functional teamwork.

The position is exempt and based in Fremont, California, with a hybrid shift option. Compensation aligns with the posted range and company benefits.