AI & Metrology Development Engineer – Magnetic Recording Head
About The Position
We are looking for a curious and driven candidate to join our Advanced Metrology team supporting magnetic recording head wafer fabrication. This is a hands-on technical role where you will apply data science, AI/ML, and programming skills to develop next-generation measurement solutions — while learning the fundamentals of semiconductor-class metrology tools and hard drive manufacturing processes. You will be part of a team advancing measurement science at the intersection of AI and precision manufacturing for the hard drive industry. This role is part of WD's early career development program. WD's early career development program is ideal for individuals at the early stages of their professional career. Participants receive foundational training through structured onboarding, mentorship, and a curated development curriculum. The responsibilities of this role are typically aligned with candidates who have approximately 0–2+ years of relevant professional experience, though candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, or a closely related field (recent graduate or graduating within 6 months)
- Programming proficiency in Python or LabVIEW; comfort working with real-world datasets
- Familiarity with machine learning or data analysis concepts (coursework, projects, or internship experience counts)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work with complex, noisy data
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn in a cross-functional team environment
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or project experience in image processing, computer vision, or signal analysis
- Exposure to semiconductor, optics, or materials characterization topics
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply data analysis algorithms and models to improve measurement accuracy and capability
- Use AI/ML techniques to extract insights from metrology images and measurement datasets
- Support development of new measurement methods in collaboration with senior engineers
- Write scripts and tools to automate data collection, processing, and reporting workflows
- Apply AI/ML techniques to optimize measurement workflows and maximize tool throughput
- Work alongside experienced metrology specialists in CDSEM, AFM, and optical measurement
- Partner with wafer process and R&D engineers to understand measurement requirements and support DOE execution
- Participate in data reviews, technical meetings, and cross-functional project teams
- Support routine measurement tasks across multiple active projects
- Learn to operate and troubleshoot metrology tools under guidance of senior team members
- Document results, maintain data quality, and contribute to technical reports
Benefits
- paid vacation time
- paid sick leave
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- life, accident and disability insurance
- tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
- employee assistance program
- other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
- tuition reimbursement
- transit
- the Applause Program
- employee stock purchase plan
- the WD Savings 401(k) Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
