Configuration Specialist Engineer

** Company Description*
* 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.

** Job Description*
* We are seeking a self-driven and motivated individual to join the Applications Engineering team as a Configuration Specialist Engineer in manufacturing execution systems. This is an opportunity to contribute to the migration of legacy factories to AI autonomous manufacturing. This role will offer exposure to all areas of semiconductor manufacturing.

The team's role is to deliver factory systems support and manufacturing software systems for wafer fabrication in Fremont and San Jose.

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* Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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* + Interact with business owners and customers in wafer fabrication operations and collaborate with internal IT teams.

+ Support existing software models in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Fremont (FRE).

+ Develop new process and manufacturing models to meet factory requirements.

+ Collaborate with IT on bug identification and resolution and future MES development.

+ Support and append existing legacy MES configuration.

+ Develop new models to replace legacy MES.

** Qualifications*
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* Required:

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* + Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

+ Proven ability to excel in cross-functional team environments.

+ Proficient coding ability.

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* Skills:

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* + Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Demonstrated strength in problem-solving methodologies.

** Preferred:*
* + Knowledge of or experience with semiconductor (or related) fabrication processes.

+ Experience working in a semiconductor or related manufacturing environment.

+ Experience using AI in an academic or professional setting.

** Additional Information*
* WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee 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 "Know Your Rights:
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WD 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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Based on our experience, we anticipate that the Final date to receive applications will be  
** 09/22/2026** , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the Final date to receive applications. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the Final date to receive applications, we will update this posting with a new…