Senior Wafer Technology Engineer

Western Digital; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,300 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Western Digital is seeking a highly skilled wafer process professional in Fremont, CA. The role focuses on integrating new wafer technologies into HDD products, leading qualification, and transferring to manufacturing with strong quality standards.

You will mentor engineers, analyze KPI data, and drive process improvements to boost yield, cost efficiency, and reliability while collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in relevant field (Chemical/Mechanical/Materials/Physics).
• Semiconductor wafer process experience.
• Analytical skills with data analysis tools.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Cross-functional teamwork.
• Problem-solving under tight timelines.
• Experience with wafer integration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Integrate wafer technologies into HDD products for performance and reliability.
• Lead the introduction and qualification of new wafer products and transfer to manufacturing.
• Build qualification wafers and create data packages for analysis and documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and processes.
• Develop process improvements to enhance wafer yield, quality, and cost-efficiency.
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with R&D to evaluate emerging wafer technologies.
• Monitor KPIs and report to management.
• Contribute to technology roadmap and long-term strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with standards and safety regulations.
• Mentor junior engineers on wafer technologies.
• Stay current with industry trends and developments.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Continuous learning

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Software proficiency

Education

MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Eng./Materials Science/Physics

Tools

JMP

SQL/Python

Semiconductor manufacturing software

Job description

Western Digital is seeking a highly skilled wafer process professional in Fremont, CA. The role focuses on integrating new wafer technologies into HDD products, leading qualification, and transferring to manufacturing with strong quality standards.

You will mentor engineers, analyze KPI data, and drive process improvements to boost yield, cost efficiency, and reliability while collaborating with R&D and manufacturing teams in a fast-paced setting.