Photo Equipment Engineering

• Job Type (exemption status):
  Exempt position
  - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
• Business Function:
  Equipment Engineering
• Work Location:
  
  Fremont Office--_USCA
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WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That's where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn't theoretical work. It's real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We're looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let's shape the future of data.

• Monitor equipment performance, identify issues, and fix tools.
• Certify and train maintenance, chemical technicians, and equipment tool owners.
• Establish written procedures and specs for maintenance technicians.
• Work with process engineering team to provide resolution/reduction of rework and scrap issues.
• Lead investigations for equipment-related excursions and provide a solution.
• Provide 8D and executive summary to management and various department stakeholders.
• Provide safety recommendations on equipment in addition to ensuring tools meet QA site requirements.
• Utilization of Micro-computer applications
  - Excel, Power Point and industry standard system reporting.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and trouble-shoot equipment.
• Understand Photo equipment process, optics, electrical, mechanical and robotics knowledge.
• Provide equipment training for the maintenance team.
• Utilize Ai tools for equipment improvement/up time and efficiency in day-to-day work.
• Provide equipment performance reports, 8D resolutions and follow-through 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.

REQUIRED

• MUST HAVE THESE Qualifications
• Minimum 3 to 7 years of experience in Photo equipment engineering, preferably in magnetic head manufacturing.
• BS degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
• Must have experience in Photolithography equipment tools – ASML XT Twin Scan, ASML PAS
  5500, Canon and Nikon Steppers.
• In-depth knowledge of electronics, electro-mechanics, resist, develop, optics, robotics and Photo tools.
• Analytical, logical, and data-driven, and demonstrated ability in fixing and providing equipment resolutions.
• Detail-oriented and willingness to learn and thrive in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• 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 team-player.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

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