Senior Engineer, Wafer Quality Assurance

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WD in San Jose, California, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee AI platform changes in semiconductor manufacturing. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have over 3 years of quality assurance experience. Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and FMEA methodology is required. The role offers a salary range of $81,000 to $108,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a strong focus on quality in the fast-evolving tech landscape.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance or quality engineering in semiconductor or wafer manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML platforms and change control processes.
• Familiarity with FMEA methodology applied to IT and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the quality gatekeeper for AI platform changes and collaborate with wafer operations.
• Support the full lifecycle of wafer quality initiatives.
• Design and build Agentic AI solutions for Quality Assurance processes.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

End-to-end quality management in semiconductor manufacturing

Hands-on experience developing AI agents or decision-automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related technical field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Python

LangChain

Job description

Overview

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

WD 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• AI Platform Change Control & Quality Assurance: Serve as the quality gatekeeper for AI platform changes. Develop a deep understanding of system interdependencies, drive requirements gathering (including testing and verification protocols), and collaborate closely with wafer operations partners to ensure seamless, quality-compliant implementations.
• End-to-End Wafer Quality Program Support: Support the full lifecycle of wafer quality initiatives, including Change Review Board (CRB) margin projects and Material Review Board (MRB) processes, ensuring consistent quality standards from start to finish.
• Agentic AI Development for Quality Operations: Design and build Agentic AI solutions with autonomous decision-making capabilities for Incoming Quality Assurance (IQA) and Outgoing Quality Assurance (OQA) processes across wafer operations.
• Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA): Lead and facilitate FMEA activities across IT and wafer systems to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate potential failure modes and their impact on quality and reliability.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related technical field (Master's preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, or a related role within semiconductor or wafer manufacturing
• Working knowledge of AI/ML platforms and an understanding of change control processes in production environments
• Experience with or exposure to Agentic AI, LLM-based systems, or intelligent automation frameworks
• Familiarity with FMEA methodology and its application to IT and manufacturing systems
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to engage both technical and operations teams
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset

Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with end-to-end quality management in semiconductor manufacturing
• Hands-on experience developing AI agents or decision-automation tools (e.g., using Python, LangChain, or similar frameworks)

Salary Range

• 81,000.00-108,000.00

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with applicable workplace discrimination laws. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. 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. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. Include a description of the specific accommodation, the job title, and the requisition number.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 08/04/2026 (3 months from posting), though we reserve the right to close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. If not hired by then, the posting may be updated.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• Salary may vary based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, location, and business needs. The posted range is for California, Colorado, New York, or remote roles that can be performed in these states.
• If non-exempt, overtime pay and possible shift differential may apply.
• You may be eligible for STI or SIP incentives and, for some roles, participation in LTI plans (RSUs or cash equivalents) per plan terms. New hires may be eligible for RSUs subject to WD terms and conditions.
• WD offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health/dental/vision insurance, life and disability coverage, FSAs/HSAs, EAP, voluntary benefits, tuition reimbursement, transit, employee stock purchase plan, and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: Pay is not wages until earned, vested, and determinable. Benefits are subject to plan terms and WD discretion.

Notice To Candidates: WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying or receiving an offer. If you encounter such requests, report to WD Ethics Helpline or [e-mail].