Principal Engineer Hardware Development Engineering

4 days ago


Fremont, California, United States Western Digital Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer Hardware Development Engineering to join our team at Western Digital. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing new photolithography processes for HAMR development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement new photolithography processes for HAMR development
  • Responsible for process automation setup, 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 and 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, such as route reduction, new mark layer testing, and cost reduction projects
  • Support HAMR photo layer MFG metrology qualification and implementation, including SS10K, ODIN, defect inspection metrology, optical image undercut metrology, etc.

Requirements:

  • MS 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
  • Ability to make decisions and execute them on a timely manner
  • Ability to work with diverse teams and people from different backgrounds and departments
  • Strong quality mindset and the ability to accept different opinions
  • ASML scanner, NSR, Canon, DNSC, and TEL tracks hands-on experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Photo Process Engineering experience in data storage/Semiconductor industry is preferred
  • Prefer to have hands-on experience in photolithography process development
  • Experience with DOE, SPC, APC, and JMP is a plus

What We Offer:

Western 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, 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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.

We are committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process.

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