Senior Manager, Hardware Development Engineering at Western Digital

Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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.We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world
From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms
And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike
Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital, G-Technology, SanDisk and WD brands.Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills
It’s You & Western Digital
Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.Job DescriptionManage and lead FTP process and equipment development team to develop hard disk media burnish processes for next generation of ePMR and HAMR products.Provide leadership in designing, carrying  out, and analyzing DOE’s to investigate and optimize process variables and materials for hard disk yield and reliability.Provide leadership in equipment upgrades, material vendor qualificationsCollaborate across multiple functional teams, including process engineering, product engineering, manufacturing, failure analysis, and material analysis groups.Work with overseas manufacturing sites to transfer new process implementation, and to ensure the success of the process in the factories for high yield, low defects, and good performanceInvestigate and find root causes of FTP-related failures.Develop process materials through close collaboration with material vendors.Develop metrology for FTP process, and friction measurementsLead equipment engineers to improve existing process tools for next generation media processes.Explore opportunities for new technologies to improve process performance.Be able to work in cleaning room environmentQualificationsGraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields5+ years’ experience of leadership role in Semiconductor or Hard Disk Media Industries in Process Development, 5+ years' people management experienceStrong experience and knowledge in device fabrication such as polishing, grinding and lapping is desirable,Strong experience in equipment upgrades, materials qualificationCapable of solving complex process issuesData analysis skills in process development and improvementDemonstrated project management skills to meet deadlinesHand-on experience and advanced knowledge in process standardization and statistical process controlExperience with running and analyzing DOE’s, proficiency with JMP is helpfulUnderstanding of surface characterization techniques such as laser scanning, AFM, SEM, etc.Great communication skills, both in verbal and writtenAdditional InformationWestern Digital 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: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster
Our pay transparency policy is available here.Western Digital 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.Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process
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In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 12/08/2024 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline
If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.#LI-JS1Compensation& Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan
Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable
The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: EngineeringExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Computer Hardware