Configuration Specialist Engineer

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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • 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. REQUIRED • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, industrial engineering, operations research, or a related field. • Proven ability to excel in cross-functional team environments. • Proficient coding ability. SKILLS • 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. 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.