Metrology Equipment Engineer

Western Digital•San Jose, CA

1d•$106,600 - $142,100•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Equipment Engineer specializing in Metrology Tools to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting Metrology Equipment crucial to our thin-film head wafer manufacturing production line within a Class 100 cleanroom environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, or a related technical field.
Minimum 0-2+ years of experience in Equipment Maintenance and Repair of relevant Metrology tooling experience within a semiconductor fab, HDD manufacturing, or a similar high-tech environment.
Strong, hands-on optical, mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to interpret schematics and assembly diagrams.
Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to conduct root-cause analysis.
Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control).
Project management skills and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional projects.
Flexibility for overtime and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Experience on e-Beam and Overlay Metrology systems will be a Plus.
Direct experience with X-Ray Fluorescence Systems (XRFs), Optical Metrology & Inspections Systems, Overlay Metrology, e-Beam Metrology Systems, Reflectometry/Ellipsometry/Interferometry systems.
Proficiency in data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources, including tool logs, to support preventive maintenance improvements, utilizing AI tools, wherever possible.
Strong interpersonal and training skills for mentoring and team collaboration.
High level of adaptability problem-solving ability and independent decision-making skills
Experience with Lean Preventive Maintenance and continuous improvement methodology

Responsibilities

Responsible for preventive maintenance on assigned toolsets per established procedures.
Document maintenance activities on checklists and maintain accurate history in tool logbooks/database.
Diagnose and repair unscheduled failures utilizing AI Diagnostic tools to identify root cause and reduce downtime and improve Mean-time Between Failure (MTBF).
Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Equipment Reliability, Availability, MTBF, and minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR); Utilizing AI Tools to improve efficiency.
Define, write, and update preventive maintenance procedures to maximize efficiency.
Develop and support equipment upgrades by evaluating and installing sensors to capture real-time data and integrate with factory systems.
Analyze data using advanced statistical and AI tools to diagnose and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance system.
Characterize equipment data and collaborate with teams to incorporate it into factory systems (e.g., Fault Detection, SPC, MES).
Provide technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
Mentor junior engineers and promote cross-functional collaboration.

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
eligibility for bonuses under either WD’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”)
eligibility to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents
RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires