Remote Wet Process Engineer - Semiconductor Manufacturing

Western Digital Corporation; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corporation in California is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and sustaining advanced processes such as Wet Etch, Snow, Liftoff, and Electroplating in high-volume manufacturing.

As part of Manufacturing Process Engineering, you will work with experienced engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners to drive yield, cost, and cycle-time improvements while ensuring

Qualifications

• B.S. with 2 years or M.S. in a related technical discipline.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or related environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, SQL, Minitab, SAS, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Perform failure analysis on defective wafers, disposition wafers on hold, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive achievement of yield, cost, and cycle time goals.
• Evaluate and qualify new equipment, materials, and processes.
• Implement and optimize APC, SPC, and process control schemes.
• Document processes and provide training to the manufacturing team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis tools

Education

B.S./M.S. in engineering/science

Tools

JMP

Python

SQL

Minitab

SAS

MATLAB

Job description

Western Digital Corporation in California is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and sustaining advanced processes such as Wet Etch, Snow, Liftoff, and Electroplating in high-volume manufacturing.

As part of Manufacturing Process Engineering, you will work with experienced engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners to drive yield, cost, and cycle-time improvements while ensuring