Advanced Metrology Engineer

21 hours ago

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

Company Overview

At Western Digital, our mission is to empower innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make the impossible, possible.

We are a company of problem solvers, driven by a passion for technology and a commitment to excellence. For decades, we've been helping people achieve extraordinary things with the right technology.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world, enabling systems to make cities safer, cars smarter, and more connected, powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices, and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-TechnologyTM, SanDisk, and WD brands.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Advanced Metrology Engineer to join our innovative R&D team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing advanced metrology solutions for CD, profile, and topography using FIB and CDSEM tools.

You will work closely with process R&D engineers and support daily metrology measurement operations for all development projects. Your contributions will be crucial to advancing our metrology capabilities and supporting the development of cutting-edge magnetic recording head processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide metrology (CD, profile, and topography) support for the R&D of advanced magnetic recording head wafer level processes, utilizing measurement tools such as FIB, TEM, and CDSEM.
  • Collaborate closely with other R&D engineers and tool vendors to develop new metrology solutions with advanced algorithms.
  • Support daily metrology measurement operations for all development projects.
  • Work in collaboration with a dedicated manufacturing metrology team to ensure seamless integration and support.

Requirements

  • Master's or advanced graduate degree in Physics, Materials Science, or other related science fields.
  • Experience in the metrology field to support research and development or manufacturing in high-tech industry or a related research environment. Familiarity with metrology technologies such as AFM, FIB, SEM, and TEM.
  • Experience with process technology such as Ion beam milling, or Ion Beam Deposition is a plus.
  • Proficiency in data analysis using industry-standard solutions.
  • Experience with programming languages is desired.
  • Effective communication skills in all aspects; proficient in English speaking and writing.

What We Offer

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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