Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for monitoring the performance of tooling used in the manufacturing process 
• Helping to identify processing issues affecting output or product quality.  
• Often directly involved in the resolution of tooling or processing issues and may recommend, document, and implement changes at the direction of the appropriate engineering group.  
• Play a vital role in the training and certification of lower level operators.  
• Knowledge and familiarity of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes (Electroplating, wet etch process, Metal Liftoff, CMP, photolithography, metrology, sputter etch, sputter deposition) and logistics
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control systems, applications and rules 
• Knowledge of MESA or similar Shop floor Control Systems 
• Able to extract, summarize, interpret and present process data
• Strong critical thinking and risk assessment
• Able to apply process data to decision making 
• Knowledge and familiarity of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles and DMAIC processes 
• Proficiency or experience with SQL or similar query languages
• Proficiency or experience with VBA, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with Project Management applications 
• Leadership qualities and experience
• History of problem solving; able to drive problems to resolution 
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• In-depth knowledge of wafer manufacturing processes and logistics
• Knowledge of SPC systems, applications, and rules 
• Knowledge of MESA or similar Shop floor Control Systems 
• Able to extract, summarize, interpret, and present process data
• Able to apply process data to decision making 
• Provide training and guidance to lower level techs and operators 
• Familiar with QMF, Jump or similar query management applications
• Some familiarity with Project Management applications 
• History of problem solving; able to drive problems to resolution 
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

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.

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