Thin Film & Surface Science Development Engineer

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Failure analysis and characterize thin film.
• Model empirical thin film process and performance data
• Develop tools to automate the analysis of thin film characterization data such as from AFM, TEM, spectroscopy, etc.
• Aggregate and correlate material data with process parameters.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Master's degree or higher in Engineering or a related field with 5 years or more experience in cleanroom-related processing
• Understand Thin-Film Fabrication Processes: PVD, CVD, Plasma-CVD, ALD, etc.
• Able to perform scientific programming and computational physic.
• Good understanding of statistics and machine learning

PREFERRED:

• Proficient in interpreting data collected from various surface characterization techniques including electron and optical microscopy, electron-based and photon-based spectroscopy, and scan probe microscopy.

SKILLS:

• Good command of the English language (verbal and written).
• Good fundamental understanding of basic science and technology.
• Good intercommunication and report-writing skills.
• Proficient in the use of data processing and statistical analysis software.
• Can perform scientific programming to facilitate data processing and analysis and programming Python, R, and COMSOL.

Additional Information

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.

Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at  jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. 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.