Technologist Hardware Development Engineering

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED

• 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 help shape company’s technical and business strategy.
• Helps develop and implement innovative solutions for complex, specialized technical issues.

SKILLS

• 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.

Additional Information

Western 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, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us.

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. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation request.

Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 01/14/2025 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.

Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, geographic location, and business needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, and depending on your role, you may be eligible for our Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time, medical/dental/vision insurance, life, accident and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable.