Western Digital Capital
Sr. Technologist – Advanced Reader Design
Western Digital Capital, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Sr. Technologist – Advanced Reader Design
Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 160,565.00-227,400.00Business Function: Hardware Development EngineeringAt Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.The Sr. Technologist will be a technical lead who proposes and leads the development of next generation reader designs for HDD recording heads, by working together with modeling, wafer process, and other engineering teams, to support HDD areal density growth.Responsibilities include:Lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deliver next generation read head designs for magnetic recording headsDevelop design concepts, initiate and plan DOEs, conduct detailed characterization and analysis and generate clear understanding and recommendationExplore and recommend novel read sensor technology, provide long term roadmap to guide reader development and support HDD areal density growth through collaboration within the company and with outside academia institutionsMinimum Requirements:Ph.D degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related fields10 or more years of experience in magnetic recording head developmentDeep understanding of magnetic read head design, recording physics, and hard disk drive technologyIn-depth knowledge in magnetic simulation, wafer fabrication process, and device characterizationProficient in design of experiments, mathematical and statistical data analysisStrong verbal and written communication skills, ability to plan and lead multidisciplinary technical projectsWestern Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.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.If you require assistance during the application process, please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.
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Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 160,565.00-227,400.00Business Function: Hardware Development EngineeringAt Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.The Sr. Technologist will be a technical lead who proposes and leads the development of next generation reader designs for HDD recording heads, by working together with modeling, wafer process, and other engineering teams, to support HDD areal density growth.Responsibilities include:Lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deliver next generation read head designs for magnetic recording headsDevelop design concepts, initiate and plan DOEs, conduct detailed characterization and analysis and generate clear understanding and recommendationExplore and recommend novel read sensor technology, provide long term roadmap to guide reader development and support HDD areal density growth through collaboration within the company and with outside academia institutionsMinimum Requirements:Ph.D degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related fields10 or more years of experience in magnetic recording head developmentDeep understanding of magnetic read head design, recording physics, and hard disk drive technologyIn-depth knowledge in magnetic simulation, wafer fabrication process, and device characterizationProficient in design of experiments, mathematical and statistical data analysisStrong verbal and written communication skills, ability to plan and lead multidisciplinary technical projectsWestern Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.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.If you require assistance during the application process, please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request.
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