Job Description

The HDD Heads & Media Development Wafer Process Engineering team is looking for an entry level engineer to join our team and learn hands on as a Mask Designer for thin film heads. In this role you will support mask requirements for research, development and volume manufacturing.  The Mask Designer will use 2-dimensional CAD to design photolithography masks for our leading edge head designs in Research and development as well as our continuous improvement projects in wafer manufacturing; and will work with design and process teams to produce high quality layouts per defined requirements and schedule. Ideal candidates will have recently earned or are pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize 2D-CAD tools to design photolithography masks.
• Understand semiconductor fabrication steps and how they relate to mask design
• Initiate and lead design reviews with stakeholders
• Create engineering drawings
• Communicate with engineers to ensure all design requirements are documented and met
• Create scripts to expedite and review designs
• Maintain structured and organized file database
• Manage and prioritize demands from multiple projects at once
• Work with mask vendors to ensure mask specifications and schedules are understood and met
• Document final mask design product that was submitted and received into wafer factory.

Qualifications

• University students who graduated or are graduating from May 2021 to June 2022 with BS, MS or PhD in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field
• Creative, self-motivated, self-learner with superior teamwork skills
• Active learning and/or hands-on project or research experience in semiconductor and nanotechnology fields
• Developing technical skills and area of study towards, but not limited to, CAD, wafer process or thin film deposition processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work on the resolution of any issue and to interact with various interdepartmental engineering and support organizations
• Demonstrated project driving skills, capable of managing projects with set milestones and timeline, and ability to execute with minimal supervision
• Eligible Right to work in the US without requiring Western Digital to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case), 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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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS DETAILS

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Colorado or remote jobs that can be performed in Colorado.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will also be eligible to participate in Western Digital's Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan and to receive equity awards under our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs), pursuant to the terms of these programs.  RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Virgin Pulse Program; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.