New College Grad, PhD - Process Integration Staff Engineer

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

We are seeking highly motivated new college graduates to join our process integration team to work on 3D NAND memory technology with the assistant of mechanical simulation. 

In this position, you will have opportunities to work alongside with some of the best process/process integration/TCAD/device/design experts in the industry to develop future memory technology.

You will utilize mechanical simulation tools to address process integration issues and to provide guidance for semiconductor process development, integration strategy, 3D NAND architecture design, etc. for future 3D NAND and beyond.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• The candidate needs to have deep knowledge in one or more of following areas: computational solid mechanics (preferred), experimental solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, or thermal conduction. The candidate must have experience on ANSYS simulation of Mechanical, or fluid dynamics, or thermal.
• The ideal individual should have strong programming skills (Python or others), knowledge in statistical methods for experimental design and data analysis, and knowledge on machine learning.
• Knowledge of advanced semiconductor processing technologies, and/or prior working experience in semiconductor industry is highly desired.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge in Japanese language is a plus.

Additional Information

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