Process Technician, Engineering - Night Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WD in Fremont, CA seeks a Process Engineer supporting CMP manufacturing. You will assist wafer disposition, set up and modify process recipes, and help qualify CMP tools like nTEG, AMAT Mirra, and EBARA FREX.

The role emphasizes defect analysis, troubleshooting, and ongoing improvements to maintain output and quality. Qualifications include hands-on wafer fabrication experience, familiarity with MES/MITECS/Camstar, and data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with wafer manufacturing processes and factory logistics.
• Experience with manufacturing systems such as MESA, MITECS, CAMSTAR, SPOTFIRE, SPECDB.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools like SQL, JMP or similar.
• Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Wafer manufacturing

Factory logistics

Data analysis (SQL/JMP)

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Associate or higher degree in science or engineering

Tools

MESA

MITECS

CAMSTAR

SPOTFIRE

SPECDB

Job description

Overview

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, data grows and must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that power hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide. This isn’t theoretical work – it’s real systems, at real scale, with people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today. We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level. Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of wafer manufacturing processes and factory logistics.
• Working 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 with the ability to address minor process and equipment issues.
• Good communication skills and the ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge.

PREFERRED:

• Associate or higher degree in a science or engineering field.
• Experience specifically in CMP processes and equipment.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• Salary Range: $84,200.00 - 112,300.00
• 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 WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Overtime eligibility for non-exempt roles, potential shift differential pay depending on shift, and eligibility for incentive plans such as STI, SIP, and potential LTI/RSU programs where applicable.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The actual compensation and benefits may vary and are determined by the company in its sole discretion, subject to applicable laws.

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