Job Description

We are looking for a memory characterization/ device engineer to join our Device Engineering team. The successful candidate will be part of a growing team developing Western Digital’s next generation of advanced memory products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, process, and analyze electrical data from individual memory devices and macro arrays.
• Generate device reports, summarize learning, and provide feedback to process, materials, and design teams.
• Work closely with process and materials team on improving yield and device performance.
• Work closely with design team on macro/product definition, and design validation & debug.
• Establish new measurement techniques and enhance wafer-level test and characterization program.
• Troubleshoot a wide range of complex problems to support device optimization and yield improvement efforts.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Master’s degree (in EE, Physics or related field) or a minimum 4+ years of practical experience with testing and characterization. PhD degree preferred.
• Good understanding of semiconductor/ device physics and reliability.
• Testing and characterization experience with non-volatile memories such as RRAM, PRAM, PCRAM, MRAM and selector only (such as OTS).
• Experience in design of experiments, statistical methods, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a part of an inter-disciplinary engineering team that includes design, process, and product engineers.

• Self-driven and highly motivated. Able to troubleshoot, multi-task and meet deadlines.

PREFERRED:

• Strong test developing and scripting skills (Python preferred)
• Experience with statistical data analysis using JMP, Python or other statistical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to summarize complex data in clear and concise reports
• Methodical, organized, and experienced in writing detailed documentation
• Knowledgeable about lab test equipment. Experience with NI PXI systems and probers (manual or automated) is a plus.
• Proven ability to achieve results in a fast moving, dynamic environment.
• Worked closely with process, design and integration teams through sharing feedback and requests for improvement.