Western Digital Capital
Technologist – Advanced Reader Process Integration
Western Digital Capital, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Technologist – Advanced Reader Process Integration
Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 137,275.00-194,400.00Business 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.Western Digital seeks a process integration technologist to join our Advanced Reader Development engineering team in San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will be part of a growing team developing Western Digital’s next generation of readback sensors for hard disk applications.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIntegration works with design and module process owners to determine what reader head structures can be made and how to get it done. We carry projects from exploratory demonstrations through new product introduction.Development of new process flows including exploratory process modules for read head and test structure fabrication.Working with outside research institutes to explore new patterning processes.Running designed experiments to understand processes and their limits.Investigate root cause of failures through materials analysis and process histories.Statistical analysis of process and performance data, turning it into actionable information.Required:MS +6 years of experience with degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemistry or related field.Experience with patterning of nanometer scale devices in a wafer fab for semiconductor or thin film recording heads.Detailed knowledge of leading-edge patterning technologies such as SADP or DSA is a plus.Direct experience with one or more process modules such as litho, etch, PVD etc.Able to interpret data from materials analysis techniques such as TEM, CDSEM, FIB, AFM.Understanding of thin film metrologies – ellipsometry, OCD, resistance mappers, XRF.Up-to-date computer and IT skills including scripting of data analysis tools such as JMP or R.Preferred:Ph.D. + 4 years of experience.Background in electronic and magnetic properties of materials.Skills:Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/1/2025, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn 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. This range may be modified in the future.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; and other voluntary benefit programs.
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Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 137,275.00-194,400.00Business 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.Western Digital seeks a process integration technologist to join our Advanced Reader Development engineering team in San Jose, CA. The successful candidate will be part of a growing team developing Western Digital’s next generation of readback sensors for hard disk applications.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesIntegration works with design and module process owners to determine what reader head structures can be made and how to get it done. We carry projects from exploratory demonstrations through new product introduction.Development of new process flows including exploratory process modules for read head and test structure fabrication.Working with outside research institutes to explore new patterning processes.Running designed experiments to understand processes and their limits.Investigate root cause of failures through materials analysis and process histories.Statistical analysis of process and performance data, turning it into actionable information.Required:MS +6 years of experience with degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Applied Physics, Chemistry or related field.Experience with patterning of nanometer scale devices in a wafer fab for semiconductor or thin film recording heads.Detailed knowledge of leading-edge patterning technologies such as SADP or DSA is a plus.Direct experience with one or more process modules such as litho, etch, PVD etc.Able to interpret data from materials analysis techniques such as TEM, CDSEM, FIB, AFM.Understanding of thin film metrologies – ellipsometry, OCD, resistance mappers, XRF.Up-to-date computer and IT skills including scripting of data analysis tools such as JMP or R.Preferred:Ph.D. + 4 years of experience.Background in electronic and magnetic properties of materials.Skills:Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.Excellent communication and technical presentation skills.Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 1/1/2025, although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn 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. This range may be modified in the future.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; and other voluntary benefit programs.
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