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Western Digital Capital

Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Western Digital Capital, Fremont, California, us, 94537


Principal Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt positionSalary Range: 117,300.00-166,200.00Business Function: Hardware Development EngineeringWork Location: Fremont Office--LOC_WDT_USCA13At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProcess development and manufacturing implementation of new photolithography (NSR, DUV248 and 193nm) processes for HAMR development.Responsible for process automation set up including recipe, Advanced Process Control, SPC, sustaining and improving process control.Document processes and procedures, train and certify technicians/operators, and conduct audits periodically.Provide HAMR photo weekend coverage, track & disposition critical wafer hold, with primary process owner’s input if needed.Support Track flow recipe setup and urgent Archer recipe setup for HAMR layers.Facilitate and expedite mature HAMR photo processes transfer to MFG.Support HAMR manufacturability initiatives like route reduction, new mark layer testing, cost reduction projects.Support HAMR photo layer MFG metrology qualification and implementation.REQUIREDMS or PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related engineering field. 5+ years of industrial experience is preferred.In-depth knowledge of photolithography.Excellent analytical and communication skills and the ability to find correlations and patterns among large amounts of data.Be able to work with diverse teams and people from different backgrounds and from other departments.ASML scanner, NSR, Canon, DNSC & TEL tracks hands-on experience.PREFERREDPhoto Process Engineering Experience in data storage/Semiconductor industry is preferred.Prefer to have hands-on experience in photolithography process development.SKILLSDemonstrated ability to develop, implement, and improve lithography processes.Data analysis and statistics (JMP, SAS, SQL etc.).Team oriented, good verbal and written communication skills, high integrity.Work independently with minimum supervision and follow up issues to closure.

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