Job Description

As a Wafer Photolithography Manufacturing engineer for the Western Digital SVWO you will lead monitoring and improvement activities to drive yields to mature product levels. This includes introduction of new technologies as well as sustainment of existing high volume processes. 

You will be responsible for developing and implementing lithography solutions to facilitate new designs, increase process margin, and improve yields.  You will own photolithography coat, expose, and develop processes related to wafer manufacturing.  

You are required to develop control strategies (SPC, APC, etc.) for improving and sustaining manufacturing processes.  You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver leading edge technology solutions for product, yield, and cycle time optimization. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the transition of new technology to production as well as sustainment of existing high volume processes.
• Develop and implement lithography solutions to facilitate new designs, increase process margin and improve wafer yield.
• Own coat, expose and develop processes related to wafer manufacturing.
• Develop control strategies (SPC, APC) for improving and sustaining manufacturing processes (CD, OLY control, shape).
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver leading edge technology solutions for product, yield and cycle time optimization.
• Solve engineering problems as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Hands-on wafer lithography experience using FSI Polaris, TEL ACT8/ProZ , or ASML ArF/KrF scanner toolsets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and improve lithography processes.
• Data analysis and statistics (JMP, SAS, SQL etc.).
• Team oriented, good verbal and written communication skills, high integrity.
• Work independently with minimum supervision and follow up issues to closure.
• PhD. degree in physical science or engineering preferred
• 3 years + of semiconductor/data storage wafer process experience

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.

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