Sr. Manager, Maintenance 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 and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

Job Description

Western Digital is seeking a responsible individual to fill the position of Sr. Manager Facilities Engineering and Maintenance & Operations at the Fremont Site, reporting to the Sr. Director of Corporate Real Estate & Workplace (CREW).  The Fremont location is a Wafer Fab semi-conductor manufacturing plant which operates 24/7. It is a critical resource in the supply of Hard Disk Drives to the global market.  

Western Digital's Fremont site is located at 41000 Osgood Rd. The site consists of 2 buildings (B1 & B2) at 290,000 SF square feet of Offices, Labs, Cleanrooms, manufacturing, and warehouse space.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Leadership and team management

• Provide vision and strategic direction for the facilities team, which includes engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop team members, cultivating a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, such as manufacturing, equipment, and EH&S, to align on business objectives. 

Operations and maintenance

• Manage the day-to-day operations and maintenance of critical fab systems, including HVAC, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), wastewater treatment, chemical and gas delivery, and Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) schedules and procedures to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Oversee the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking maintenance activities, work orders, and asset management.
• Lead rapid and effective emergency response for any facility excursions to minimize impact on production. 

Engineering and project management

• Manage a portfolio of capital improvement projects, including the installation of new equipment, fab infrastructure upgrades, and system capacity expansions.
• Review new equipment facility requirements and coordinate tool installations with production and equipment teams.
• Planning and designing equipment layouts and renovations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance facility efficiency, lower costs, and improve system reliability. 

Budget and finance

• Develop, control, and manage the facilities-related budget for operational expenses and capital investment projects.
• Manage contracts and relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating terms for high-value services.
• Track key performance indicator (KPI) metrics to measure and report on the performance of facilities against budget and operational goals. 

Safety, environmental, and quality

• Ensure full compliance with all safety, environmental, and building regulations, including OSHA, EPA, and local codes.
• Oversee EH&S programs, manage hazardous materials, and participate in audits and quality investigations.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and robust emergency response plans.
• Champion sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals by tracking and reducing utility consumption and waste. 

Duties of Sr. Manager Facilities Engineering and Maintenance & Operations

• Maintain Site Operations and coordinate with Wafer Manufacture Process teams
• Develop and monitor progressive and long-range preventative maintenance policies, procedures, and programs that contribute to the sustained investment value of all facilities and installed operating components.
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