Staff Engineer - Wafer Equipment & Reliability

WD; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 106,600 - 142,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WD is seeking a Staff Engineer in Fremont, California, who will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment on a wafer manufacturing production line. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, particularly in electronics, and must possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex equipment failures, supporting preventive maintenance procedures, and providing training to maintenance personnel. Competitive salary range of $106,600 – $142,100 with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining tools on a wafer manufacturing production line.
• Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings.
• Understanding of failure mechanisms and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair complex equipment failures.
• Provide technical training for maintenance personnel.
• Support engineering projects and installations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Technical degree in Electronics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Specialized alignment tooling

Job description

WD is seeking a Staff Engineer in Fremont, California, who will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting equipment on a wafer manufacturing production line. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, particularly in electronics, and must possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex equipment failures, supporting preventive maintenance procedures, and providing training to maintenance personnel. Competitive salary range of $106,600 – $142,100 with comprehensive benefits offered.