Principal Engineer Photo Equipment(Coater/Developer)

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital in San Jose, CA seeks a seasoned Photo Equipment Engineer to monitor tool performance, troubleshoot, and lead equipment improvements across the manufacturing line. You will collaborate with process engineering, provide 8D reports, and establish maintenance procedures.

A BS in a relevant field is required, with 5+ years in photo equipment, electronics, optics, robotics, preferably in magnetic head manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or physical science field.
• Experience with photolithography equipment (Coater/Developers TEL ProZ/Act8, FSI2500).
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem solving.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment performance, identify issues and fix tool.
• Certify and train maintenance and equipment tool owners.
• Establish written procedures and specs for maintenance tech.
• Lead investigations for equipment-related excursions and provide solutions.
• Provide 8D and executive summaries to management.

Skills

Analytical

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelors in EE/ME/Physics

MS preferred

Tools

Photolithography equipment

TEL ProZ/Act8

FSI2500

Coater/Developers tools

Job description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data‑centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G‑Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

• Key Projects and Area of Responsibility:
• 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.
• Lead investigations for equipment related excursion and provide a solution.
• Provide 8D and executive summary to management and various department stake holders.
• Provide safety recommendations on equipment in addition ensuring tools meet QA site requirements.
• Utilization of Micro-computer applications – Excel, PowerPoint and industry-standard system reporting.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment.
• Understand Photo equipment process, optics, electrical, mechanical and robotics knowledge.
• Provide equipment training to the maintenance team.
• Utilize Micro-computer applications for equipment optimization, trouble-shooting, and analysis of tool performance.
• Provide equipment performance reports, 8D resolutions and follow thru on action items.
• Establish parts inventory, research second source options and engineer parts if necessary to support equipment.
• Work with equipment vendors to ensure tool performance and support as well as escalation of line down situations.
• At least 5 years of experience in Photo equipment engineering preferably in magnetic head manufacturing. In-depth knowledge of electronics, electro‑mechanics, resist, develop, optics, robotics and Photo tools.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. MS is preferred.
• Experience in Photolithography equipment. Coater/Developers TEL ProZ/Act8, FSI2500 or Coater/Developer tools.
• Analytical, logical, and data-driven, and demonstrated ability in fixing and providing equipment resolutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Able to work and interact with various interdepartmental engineering and other support organizations.
• 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.

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender‑related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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 [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. 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 & Benefits Details

• An employee’s 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 Colorado or remote jobs that can be performed in Colorado. This range may be modified in the future.
• You will also be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan and to receive equity awards under our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs), pursuant to the terms of these programs. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s 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 Virgin Pulse Program; 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.