Staff Wafer Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job description

WD is seeking a candidate to join its HDD Operations team in Fremont, CA. The candidate will participate in processes related to semiconductor wafer manufacturing, including but not limited to: • Sustain ion beam mill and deposition processes for magnetic and non-magnetic thin films, including data review, disposition, and flagging of process excursions. • Develop robust processes to reduce Within Wafer (WIW) and Wafer to Wafer (WTW) variation while optimizing processes to improve wafer yield. • Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, design, integration, and equipment engineering teams to transfer new tools and processes to production, and support fab operations 24/7 to address production issues. • BS degree, Minimum 0-3+ years or MS degree, Minimum 0-1+ year in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related engineering field. • Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving, data analysis, and failure analysis skills. • Strong team-player with ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems. • Willing to learn new knowledge and conduct research in new areas. • Effective verbal and written communication skills. 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.