Job Description

• Key Projects and Area of Responsibility:
• Monitor equipment performance, identify issues and fix tool.
• Certify and train maintenance, chemical technicians and equipment tool owners.
• Establish written procedures and specs for maintenance tech.
• Work with process engineering team to provide resolution/reduction of rework and scrap issues.
• Lead investigations for equipment related excursion and provide a solution.
• Provide 8D and executive summary to management and various department stake holders.
• Provide safety recommendations on equipment in addition ensuring tools meet QA site requirements.
• Utilization of Micro-computer applications – Excel, PowerPoint and industry-standard system reporting.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment.
• Understand Photo equipment process, optics, electrical, mechanical and robotics knowledge.
• Provide equipment training to the maintenance team.
• Utilize Micro-computer applications for equipment optimization, trouble-shooting, and analysis of tool performance.
• Provide equipment performance reports, 8D resolutions and follow thru on action items.
• Establish parts inventory, research second source options and engineer parts if necessary to support equipment.
• Work with equipment vendors to ensure tool performance and support as well as escalation of line down situations.
• At least 5 years of experience in Photo equipment engineering preferably in magnetic head manufacturing. In-depth knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanics, resist, develop, optics, robotics and Photo tools.

Qualifications

• BS degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. MS is preferred.
• Analytical, logical, and data-driven, and demonstrated ability in fixing and providing equipment resolutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Able to work and interact with various interdepartmental engineering and other support organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects with set milestone and timeline, and ability to execute under minimal supervision.
• A responsible and team player. Detail-oriented and willingness to learn and thrive in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Photolithography equipment. Canon/ASML/Nikon Steppers and Scanners.
• BS degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field. MS is preferred.

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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