Technician 2 Engineering

Western Digital; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated manufacturing technician to join their dynamic team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves working with advanced thin film media processes and requires a strong sense of urgency and commitment to quality. The ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to operate multiple tools in a fast-paced environment. You'll thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, contributing to innovative projects that drive the company forward. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Responsibilities

• Operate within standard procedures and document data collection.
• Work effectively within a team in a cleanroom environment.

Skills

Manufacturing Experience

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Computer Skills (Excel, Word)

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Windows OS

Job description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiar with Thin film media processes for Hard Drive Media. Experience desired in either WASH, LUBE, SPUTTER, FTP or TEST.
• Proficient with excel and word.
• Operate within standard operating procedures and job safety analysis, data collection, and documentation.
• Must be able to understand and resolve job-related problems within areas of responsibility.
• Read and understand production reports and process instructions; and able to work effectively within a team environment.
• Must possess good communication, problem-solving, and computer skills.
• Must be flexible, able to learn and apply knowledge quickly, and capable of operating multiple tools within a production cell in a fast-paced environment.
• The candidate will work in a class 100 cleanroom.
• Candidates must be flexible to work an 8 hour Shift and overtime, as required by the team.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Minimum 1-3 years manufacturing experience, or equivalent.
• Must possess a strong sense of urgency, commitment, and be results-oriented.
• Must have basic computer skills, including knowledge of Windows and proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Intermediate/advanced level of Excel is a plus.
• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner.
• Excellent dexterity when handling small parts is required.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry a minimum of 25 pounds on a rare basis, 10 pounds on an occasional basis, 5 pounds on a frequent basis, and 2 pounds on a constant basis.
• Ability to move the neck and head repetitively (flexion, extension, rotation, and lateral bending).
• Ability to lift arms above shoulder level about 2-3 times a day.

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 their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. 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 and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [e-mail] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/09/2024 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance. Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program; employee stock purchase plan; and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.