New College Grad

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibiities:

Western Digital is seeking a New College Graduate to join the Memory Technology team in Milpitas, CA. The candidate will be responsible will be responsible for development of the future generation of 3D NAND flash through electrical characterization of flash memory chips with the goal of improving the reliability & performance of the memory cell.

The individual will characterize memory cells and arrays, evaluate their reliability, optimize operating methods and parameters, and invent new solutions to tackle challenging problems. They will also be expected to work at root cause analysis of cell reliability issues and identify their solutions. 

Qualifications

Required:

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science or a similar program is required, with a graduation date before July 2025. The expected start date for this position is in July or August 2025.
• In-depth knowledge of semiconductor device physics and/or nano-electronics, familiarity with advanced semiconductor processing technologies, and knowledge in statistical methods for experimental design and data analysis is required.
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• The individual must be self-motivated and self-directed, however, must have also demonstrated ability to work well with people and be an efficient team player.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, troubleshoot, analyze and solve complex problems, as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with coding languages (such as Python and Perl) and statistical analysis software (such as Spotfire, JMP) is an advantage.