Sr. Member of Technical Staff

Paycom - ATS; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. in Milpitas, California, seeks a Sr. Member of Technical Staff to lead the mechanical design and testing of HDD heads with a focus on HDI reliability and HAMR technology.

The role requires collaboration with Headway and SAE teams, on-site validation, and customer presentations. The candidate will have a Master’s degree in a core field, 10+ years HDD experience, and strong skills in reliability, data analysis, and simulation tools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in HDD industry with HDI design and HAMR exposure preferred.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a quarterly basis and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and testing of HDD heads with HDI emphasis.
• Collaborate with Headway and SAE teams to address thermo-mechanical issues.
• Validate new designs on site and present to customers as needed.
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed and quality targets met.

Skills

HDI design

Reliability engineering

Failure analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics

Tools

ANSYS

MATLAB

Python

Microsoft Office

Job description

TITLE: SR. MEMBER OF TECHNICAL STAFFFLSA STATUS: EXEMPTREPORTS TO: VICE PRESIDENT ENGINEERINGSUMMARY:Under the direction of the VP of Engineering, the Sr. Member of Technical Staff is responsible for the mechanical and tribology design and testing of HDD heads with the focus on the Head/Disk Interface reliability – with the focus on the HAMR technology. This position is located in Milpitas, California.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Acts as HDI/HMS lead for the mechanical design and testing of HDD heads, working closely with teams in TDK/HWY and SAE to address thermo-mechanical design issues.Interact closely with the wafer design and process teams at Headway and the back-end process teams in SAEValidates and tests new designs with the testing team on siteInteracts with and makes presentations to various customer groups on HDI programs and productsAdheres to all safety policies and procedures as requiredPerforms other duties of a similar nature or level*MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or Physics and or equivalent relevant experienceTen years of progressively challenging experience working in the HDD industryProficient in the use of Microsoft Office ApplicationsMust be able to travel internationally on a quarterly basisKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of HDI design in HDD with some application to HAMR technologyKnowledge of the principles of reliability and failure analysisSkilled in ANSYS, MATLAB, Python, or similar platformKnowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office applications to create spreadsheets, Word documents, and presentationsAble to analyze data, create various reports, and recommend corrective actionAble to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of contractors, consultants, employees, and managementAble to work productively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and managementAble to comply with all safety policies and proceduresDemonstrated ability to interact with customers and make presentationsDemonstrated organizational and time management skillsDemonstrated problem-solving and trouble shooting skillsFlexible and able to prioritizeThe annual base salary for this full-time position is between $159,948.09-$235,217.79 + bonus target + benefits. Within the range the individual pay may differ depending on additional factors including job responsibilities, job related knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and experience. The annual base pay range shown is subject to change and may be modified periodically.WORKING CONDITIONS:The Sr. Member of Technical Staff works primarily in an office environment from Monday to Friday. The schedule maybe altered from time-to-time to meet business or operational needs; may travel from building-to-building as needed. May also work in a class 100 ESD sensitive wafer fab manufacturing facility; adheres to required safety and dress standards. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes, or vapors and excessive noise from time-to-time while in the wafer manufacturing facility; stands and walks; performs various fine grasping movements, bends, and twists; operates a computer and enters information using a keyboard, operates a telephone, and other office equipment. May occasionally be required to push, pull, or lift up to 10 pounds. May travel internationally four or more times per year.*Other duties of a similar nature or level are duties that may be required, but may not be specifically listed in the job description or posting.TDK/Headway Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Applicants requiring accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact the Headway Human Resources Department.