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Principal Engineer, Process Engineering

Western Digital

Principal Engineer, Process Engineering

Fremont, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    PRINCIPAL ENGINEER---PROCESS DEVELOPMENT.

    To sustain the magnetoresistive (TMR sensor) film deposition operation and characterize the TMR sensor film magnetic properties, such as TMR film blocking temperature, magnetic moment, pinning field and crystal structures by VSM, TEM and XRF/XRR. Responsible to analyze the wafer processing and probing results. To correlate the wafer probing results to wafer individual processing steps and materials to create action items and recommendations to resolve the production yield and quality issues. To perform and/or coordinate wafer level F/A activities related to TMR deposition processes, such as TEM analysis, wafer level SPC audit to identify possible root causes for all released products. Work with advanced reader sensor stack development group to transfer new reader sensor deposition processes into production.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    1 to 4 years of experience with PVD thin film deposition and characterization. Hands on experience with magnetic thin film properties measurements, understanding of TMR head technology both at the full film and device level or strong statistical data analysis skills are preferred.

    EDUCATION:

    MS or PhD Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related field.

  • Qualifications

    Additional Information

    Because Western Digital thrives on the power of diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect, and contribution, we are committed to giving every qualified applicant and employee an equal opportunity. Western Digital does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their protected class status and complies with all federal and state laws against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as the laws and regulations set forth in the 'Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law' poster.

    Part of creating a diverse and inclusive workplace includes ensuring that all qualified applicants and employees are provided equal consideration for any available opportunity. Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with a disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, email us at Careers.Accommodations@WDC.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing