Job Description

Western Digital is looking for a Process Engineering Technician to support and impact our plating process, applying technical knowledge in an excellent opportunity to build wafer technology solutions right here in the Bay Area.

Western Digital is an encouraging environment where you will work closely with the engineering and operations group and build upon your skills in an agile setting. 

Here you will help develop new processes in expanding data storage and enterprise applications in our manufacturing and development focuses.

*This position has two options of work schedule

1. Sunday-Tuesday & alternating Wednesdays 7am-7:30pm
2. Thursday-Saturday & alternating Wednesdays 7am-7:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and adjust organic/inorganic compounds in plating baths utilizing ICP-OES, HPLC, UV-VIS, Karl Fisher, Auto-Titrator, and CVS instrument.
• Solid understanding of laboratory instruments operation and good trouble-shooting skills.
• Identify, evaluate and assure plating bath formulation are within specifications before transferred to production
• Proactively monitor, review, and communicate to ensure data are in compliance with Process Specification.  Promptly report any deviation to process owner and manager with supporting document.
• Work independently or with crew members in a fast pace environment handling multiple requests, and prioritize tasks to complete in a timely manner—good customer service.
• Provide technical leadership to Process and R&D Team in the areas of analytical chemistry and train junior staff member.
• Provide general laboratory support such as scheduled routine tasks, instrument preventative maintenance; prepare standards, restocking chemical inventory, and good housekeeping to comply with EH&S regulations.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• BA/BS in Chemistry or related field of science
• +2 yrs experience Analytical Laboratory (prefer area in wet-chemistry)
• Knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control)

SKILLS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication

Additional Information

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, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership 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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. 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.