Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Responsible for Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) media development and technology roadmap for future generation HDD products. Oversee the integration of the new technologies into the new product designs
• Work with cross-functional groups on qualifying new media designs into products
• Lead efforts on enabling technologies for next generation thin film media through identification of new magnetic materials, under layer structures, processes and methods
• Work with equipment development group on identifying sputter tool components and configurations needed for advanced media manufacturing and qualify processes using these components
• The Engineer must establish close collaboration with peers and must exercise creativity to enable progress in advanced magnetic media development

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Ph.D +1 years., MS +3 years or BS +5 years of experience with degree in Physics, Materials Science, ECE or related field
• Experience in disk drive industry is highly desired
• Experience with statistical data analysis and Design of Experiment (DOE) is required
• The candidate should have a strong research background in Magnetic thin film media, thin film synthesis, magnetic material properties, advanced characterization, and knowledge of magnetic recording
• Applies advanced technical expertise to manage complex programs
• Contributes to and help shape company’s technical and business strategy
• Helps develop and implement innovative solutions for complex, specialized technical issues

SKILLS

• Works proactively; identifies and helps prevent problems that may cross disciplines
• Builds and leads teams, influencing decisions and results
• Provides regular technical advice and direction to technical team(s) and management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Information

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we