Configuration Specialist Engineer

Western Digital•Fremont, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a self-driven and motivated individual to join the Applications Engineering team as a Configuration Specialist Engineer in manufacturing execution systems. This is an opportunity to contribute to the migration of legacy factories to AI autonomous manufacturing. This role will offer exposure to all areas of semiconductor manufacturing. The team’s role is to deliver factory systems support and manufacturing software systems for wafer fabrication in Fremont and San Jose.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
Proven ability to excel in cross-functional team environments.
Proficient coding ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated strength in problem-solving methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with semiconductor (or related) fabrication processes.
Experience working in a semiconductor or related manufacturing environment.
Experience using AI in an academic or professional setting.

Responsibilities

Interact with business owners and customers in wafer fabrication operations and collaborate with internal IT teams.
Support existing software models in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Fremont (FRE).
Develop new process and manufacturing models to meet factory requirements.
Collaborate with IT on bug identification and resolution and future MES development.
Support and append existing legacy MES configuration.
Develop new models to replace legacy MES.

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