Process Engineer - Electroplating and CMP

Position: Staff Process Engineer - Electroplating and CMP
** Company Description*
* At WD, 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, WD 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and .

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

** Job Description*
* + Manufacturing engineer owner of wet processes (Electroplating and CMP) in magnetic recording head wafer fabrication.

+ Responsible for statistical process control (SPC) of process, chemistries, and tool parameters (film composition & thickness, deposition / removal rates, pressure, temperature, chemical concentration, pH, etc.).

+ Responsible for optimizing process performance (ensure uniform deposition or removal of metal/dielectric materials), maintain process margin.

+ Conduct failure analysis for process/tool deviations that result in defects and affect wafer quality.

+ Participate in the introduction of new processes/materials into manufacturing and take ownership to maintain these under good control and to achieve maturity.

+ Participate in the introduction and qualification of new Wet process equipment for capacity improvement or technology advancement.

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's with 0-5+ years or Master's with 0-3+ years of experience in related field, Ph.D preferred.

+ Minimum 0-3+ years of direct hands-on experience of the techniques and equipment used in electroplating and CMP processes.

+ Strong working knowledge of operating and maintaining electroplating and CMP tools and related equipment is a must.

+ Proficiency in AI-driven data analytics, smart manufacturing systems, and statistical analysis tools like JMP is required.  

+ The ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment is crucial.

+ Meticulous attention to detail is important to ensure precise and accurate process execution.

+ Demonstrated ability to work in a cleanroom environment wearing full coverall garments for extended periods.

+ Excellent communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Salary Ranges:

- ** Additional Information*
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