Job Description

The successful candidate will work with other technicians in the Magnetic Media Characterization lab. at Western Digital Media R&D center to support both, HAMR and PMR media development with special emphasis on HAMR (Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording). The candidate will operate instrumentation, collect experimental data and present it to engineers in MS-Excel format.

Responsibilities Include:

• Learn how to operate all the instruments in the lab.
• Learn the sample preparation methodologies used in the lab.
• Prepare samples for measurement and perform measurements.
• Use equipment and materials properly, follow operating instructions, use protective equipment when required.
• Perform moderate instrumentation troubleshooting. Learn about all the possible issues with the instrumentation and take the correct action to remedy.
• Provide reliable maintenance, repair and servicing.
• Compile logbooks and document test procedures utilizing good writing skills.
• Observes all safety standards.
• Maintain a secure, safe, clean and healthy work environment.
• Actively strives to prevent accidents and injuries. Promptly reports accidents, injuries, safety hazards, or emergencies.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• Knowledge of MS-Excel for data presentation.
• Knowledge of electro-mechanical troubleshooting.
• Ability to install, maintain, configure, and test operating systems, application software, hardware devices and networking components.
• Good understanding of team working and how to integrate with others to achieve objectives.
• Proficiency in a range of analytical processes or procedures to carry out assigned tasks.
• High quality of work and good understanding of the impact of accurate data collection on the business.
• Take personal responsibility for his actions and provide support to a highly motivated team working in a fast pace and challenging environment.
• Uses communication skills to regularly exchange information.