Job Description

• Perform failure analysis on HDD media, both finished or at various stages in the process, to identify the root cause of defects found
• Collaborate with lab analysts/technicians to identify the root cause of failure, generate clear and concise failure analysis reports, and assist process engineering teams address the root cause of failures
• Collaborate with global failure analysis team members, as well as process engineers, to capture common defect observations and drive defect reduction improvements
• Develop failure analysis processes and capabilities required for next-generation products and unique failure events
• Innovate failure analysis methodologies and techniques to improve TAT and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years experience in failure analysis
• Familiar with HDD media processes, or those of a similar technology
• Can demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a failure analysis mindset 
• Experience with Optical Microscopy and AFM, and SEM/EDX
• Familiar with Candela-OSA as it applies to media failure analysis
• Database and Query writing skills, and knowledge in statistical analysis (Minitab/JMP) are a plus
• Excellent team player who thrives on collaboration with teammates as well as cross-functional teams
• Strong communication, technical failure analysis report writing, and presentation skills
• Must be fluent in English