Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a New College Graduate to join its HDD Operations team in Fremont, CA. The candidate will participate in processes related to semiconductor wafer manufacturing, including but not limited to:

• Sustaining the processes of ion beam mill and deposition of magnetic and non-magnetic thin film and multiplayers.
• Processing data review, disposition, and flagging process excursions. 
• Developing robust processes to reduce Within Wafer (WIW) and Wafer to Wafer (WTW) variation and optimizing processes to improve wafer yield.
• Working cross-functionally with R&D, design, integration, and equipment engineering teams to transfer new tools and processes to production.
• Supporting fab production 24/7, including taking immediate action with fab issues.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• BS or MS degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or related engineering field with a graduation date between June 2023-June 2024.
• Self-motivated and excellent skills in problem solving, data and failure analysis.
• Strong team-player who can collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to troubleshoot and analyze complex problems.
• Willing to learn new knowledge, and research in a new area.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have:

• Statistical analysis experience, including but not limited to experience with Python and JMP.
• Clean room and/or fabrication experience.
• Six Sigma methodologies.