Process Engineer

Short Summary

Process Engineer with Western Digital. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WD is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about semiconductor manufacturing and processing. development, data analysis, and solving complex technical challenges. As a member of the Manufacturing Process Engineering team, you will work alongside experienced…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Process Engineer
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: San Jose, CA, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Internships
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-14
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WD is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about semiconductor manufacturing and processing. development, data analysis, and solving complex technical challenges. As a member of the Manufacturing Process Engineering team, you will work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners to develop, optimize, and sustain advanced processes, like electroplating, wet etch, liftoff, electroplating and lithography, used in high-volume manufacturing. This position offers excellent opportunities for technical growth, mentorship, and career development in one of the most critical process areas within semiconductor manufacturing. This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply. REQUIRED • B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline. • Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, microfabrication, research laboratories, or other technology-focused environments. SKILLS • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to interpret data and identify trends. • Experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, Python, SQL, Minitab, SAS, MATLAB, or similar platforms. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a collaborative team environment. • Demonstrated initiative, curiosity, learning agility, and ownership of assigned projects. PREFERRED Internship, co-op, research, or manufacturing experience in semiconductor processing or wafer fabrication. Familiarity with cleanroom environments and semiconductor manufacturing practices. Knowledge in micro/nano fabrication and cleaning processes such as wet chemical etch, photoresist strip, liftoff, eco-snow and electroplating. Exposure to photolithography concepts such as photoresist coating, exposure, development, overlay, and critical dimension control. Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Advanced Process Control (APC). WD 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 . WD 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…

Responsibilities

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WD is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team.
• This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about semiconductor manufacturing and processing.
• development, data analysis, and solving complex technical challenges.
• As a member of the Manufacturing Process Engineering team, you will work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners to develop, optimize, and sustain advanced processes, like electroplating, wet etch…
• This position offers excellent opportunities for technical growth, mentorship, and career development in one of the most critical process areas within semiconductor manufacturing.
• This role is part of WD's early career development program.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Exposure to photolithography concepts such as photoresist coating, exposure, development, overlay, and critical dimension control.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Advanced Process Control (APC).
• WD 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…
• We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.

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