Principal Engineer, Media Development and Transfer - San Jose, United States - Western Digital Capital

Description

Principal Engineer, Media Development and TransferFull-timeJob Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details below
Salary Range: 127, ,000.00

Business Function:

Hardware Development EngineeringAt 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.
Conduct ePMR/HAMR HDD products media process development andthe technology transfer to offshore operation.
Oversee the integration of the new technologiesto the new product media designs.

Responsible for ePMR/HAMR products media process capability improvementand optimization by working together with US based process/equipment engineering teams and media factories.

LeadePMR/HAMR media projectsfor evaluation ofthe media design processrobustness andexplore design tradeoffs; reach decision and meet the product development schedules.
Interface with process, equipment, HDD teams and Asia counterpart process teams to finalize & optimize product media configurations.

The Principal Engineer must establish close collaboration with peers and must exercise creativity to enable progress in staging ePMR/HAMR milestone media.

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D., M.S, degree in Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, ECE or related field.3-5 years of prior experience in disk drive or thin filmsindustry is highly desired.

The candidate should have a strong research background in Magnetic thin film media, thin film synthesis, magnetic material properties, advanced characterization and knowledge in magnetic recording.

Experience with statistical data analysis and Design of Experiment (DOE) is required.
Demonstrated innovation abilities, good written, verbal, interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
Western Digital 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.

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