Thin Film Processing Engineer

Short Summary

Thin Film Processing Engineer with Western Digital. Responsible for sustaining the vacuum thin film deposition using PVD/IBD processes, and characterize thin film properties, such as XRF, XRR, TEM, BH-Looper, and other magnetic properties. Responsible to analyze the wafer processing and probing results. To correlate the wafer probing results to wafer individual processing steps and materials to create action items and…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Thin Film Processing Engineer
• Organization: Western Digital
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: San Jose, CA, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Jobs
• Sector: Health
• Compensation: Not specified
• Duration: Not specified
• Start date: 2026-08-13
• Application deadline: Not specified

Description

Responsible for sustaining the vacuum thin film deposition using PVD/IBD processes, and characterize thin film properties, such as XRF, XRR, TEM, BH-Looper, and other magnetic properties. Responsible to analyze the wafer processing and probing results. To correlate the wafer probing results to wafer individual processing steps and materials to create action items and recommendations to resolve the production yield and quality issues. To perform and/or coordinate wafer level failure analysis activities related to reader thin film deposition processes, such as TEM analysis, wafer level SPC audit to identify possible root causes for all released products. Work with advanced reader development group to transfer new deposition processes into production as well as qualify new tools. BS or MS Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related field. Good communication skills 2 yrs of thin film deposition related work experience preferred Magnetic background preferred. Strong statistical data analysis skills are preferred. Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster. 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. Please contact us at staffingsupport@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. 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. #LI-TD1 Compensation & Benefits Details An 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. If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned. You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses…

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sustaining the vacuum thin film deposition using PVD/IBD processes, and characterize thin film properties, such as XRF, XRR, TEM, BH-Looper, and other magnetic properties.
• Responsible to analyze the wafer processing and probing results.
• To correlate the wafer probing results to wafer individual processing steps and materials to create action items and recommendations to resolve the production yield and quality issues.
• To perform and/or coordinate wafer level failure analysis activities related to reader thin film deposition processes, such as TEM analysis, wafer level SPC audit to identify possible root causes for all released products.
• Work with advanced reader development group to transfer new deposition processes into production as well as qualify new tools.
• BS or MS Degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or a related field.

Requirements / Eligibility

• ; 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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.

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