Job Description

Tape is the foundational volume storage technology that is leading growth in cold storage.  Join a small but growing team where you can make an immediate impact on the robust tape technology roadmap.  Hands-on, active contributors will find a responsive environment where innovation is encouraged and team members are supportive.  The candidate will be responsible for defining and developing new tape head back end products and supporting them during their manufacturing life cycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Support and improve production lapping and grinding processes.

-Assess process capabilities, conceptualize, and develop processes to meet product requirements.

-Interface with wafer development team to ensure backend technical requirements are clearly defined and met.

-Define and run DOEs for process and product development.

-Work with the overseas manufacturing engineering team to design processes which deliver high yield.

-Conduct failure analysis and continuous improvement for production.

-International travel (post-pandemic) will be required (10%)  

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in lapping, grinding, polishing, or CMP processing. 
• Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency in R, Minitab, JMP, SAS, Python or similar 
• Experience with magnetic read/write head slider fabrication is a significant plus

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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