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Process Technician, Engineering - Night Shift

Western Digital
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026
💰 $112,300/yr($84,200/yr$112,300/yr)

About the role

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support the Process Engineering team in the CMP area and assist manufacturing with wafer disposition and overall production flow.
  • Follow Process Engineer instructions to set up, modify, and maintain process recipes.
  • Support qualification and operation of CMP tools, including nTEG, AMAT Mirra, and EBARA FREX.
  • Identify and troubleshoot processing or equipment issues impacting output or product quality.
  • Analyze defect data from AIT, ODIN, FIB, and SEM, and take first-line actions to prevent process excursions.
  • Recommend, document, and implement process or tooling improvements under the direction of the Process Engineer.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of wafer manufacturing processes and factory logistics.
  • Working experience with manufacturing systems such as MESA, MITECS, CAMSTAR, SPOTFIRE, SPECDB, or similar applications.
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools such as SQL, JMP, or similar query/analysis platforms.
  • Solid problem-solving, troubleshooting, and computer skills with the ability to address minor process and equipment issues.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge.

PREFERRED:

  • Associate or higher degree in a science or engineering field.
  • Experience specifically in CMP processes and equipment.

Salary Range: $84,200.00-112,300.00

Additional Information

WD 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.


WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.


WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.


Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 10/16/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.  If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadl

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