Technologist, Hardware Development Engineering
- Full-time
- Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
- Salary Range: 137,275.00-194,400.00
- Business Function: Hardware Development Engineering
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- Responsible for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) media development and technology roadmap for future generation HDD products. Oversee the integration of the new technologies into the new product designs.
- Work with cross-functional groups on qualifying new media designs into products.
- Lead efforts on enabling technologies for next generation thin film media through identification of new magnetic materials, under layer structures, processes and methods.
- Work with equipment development group on identifying sputter tool components and configurations needed for advanced media manufacturing and qualify processes using these components.
- The Engineer must establish close collaboration with peers and must exercise creativity to enable progress in advanced magnetic media development.
- Ph.D +6 years, MS +8 years or BS +10 years of experience with degree in Physics, Materials Science, ECE or related field.
- 3-5 years of prior experience in disk drive industry is highly desired.
- Experience with statistical data analysis and Design of Experiment (DOE) is required.
- The candidate should have a strong research background in Magnetic thin film media, thin film synthesis, magnetic material properties, advanced characterization, and knowledge of magnetic recording.
- Applies advanced technical expertise to manage complex programs.
- Contributes to and helps shape company’s technical and business strategy.
- Helps develop and implement innovative solutions for complex, specialized technical issues.
- Works proactively; identifies and helps prevent problems that may cross disciplines.
- Builds and leads teams, influencing decisions and results.
- Provides regular technical advice and direction to technical team(s) and management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Compensation & Benefits Details
- An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, and experience.
- The salary range is applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in those states.
- 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.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; and more.