Photo Equipment Engineering
About The Position
WD is seeking a Photo Equipment Engineering professional to support equipment performance and reliability in a manufacturing environment. The role monitors equipment, troubleshoots and repairs tools, investigates equipment-related excursions, and develops solutions to improve uptime, efficiency, and quality. It works closely with process engineering, maintenance, chemical technicians, equipment tool owners, vendors, and other support organizations. The position establishes maintenance procedures and specifications, certifies and trains technical staff, provides equipment safety recommendations, and ensures tools meet site QA requirements. It also reports equipment performance and investigation outcomes to management and stakeholders, including 8D resolutions and executive summaries. The role manages parts inventory and sourcing, supports vendor escalations, and uses computer applications and AI tools to improve equipment performance.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 to 7 years of experience in photo equipment engineering; magnetic head manufacturing experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field.
- Experience with photolithography equipment tools, including ASML XT Twin Scan, ASML PAS5500, Canon, and Nikon steppers.
- In-depth knowledge of electronics, electromechanics, resist, develop, optics, robotics, and photo tools.
- Analytical, logical, and data-driven approach, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
- Detail-oriented and willing to learn and thrive in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work and interact with interdepartmental engineering and other support organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects with milestones and timelines and execute with minimal supervision.
- Responsible team player.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in magnetic head manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Monitor equipment performance, identify issues, and repair tools.
- Certify and train maintenance staff, chemical technicians, and equipment tool owners.
- Establish written procedures and specifications for maintenance technicians.
- Work with process engineering to resolve or reduce rework and scrap issues.
- Lead investigations into equipment-related excursions and provide solutions.
- Prepare 8D reports and executive summaries for management and department stakeholders.
- Provide equipment safety recommendations and ensure tools meet site QA requirements.
- Use computer applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard reporting systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment using electrical schematics.
- Provide equipment training for the maintenance team.
- Use AI tools to improve equipment uptime and efficiency in day-to-day work.
- Provide equipment performance reports, 8D resolutions, and follow-through on action items.
- Establish parts inventory, research second-source options, and engineer parts when necessary to support equipment.
- Work with equipment vendors on tool performance and support, including escalation of line-down situations.
Benefits
- Paid vacation time
- Paid sick leave
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Supplemental life and AD&D
- Legal plan
- Pet insurance
- Critical illness coverage
- Accident and hospital indemnity coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Transit benefits
- Applause Program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- WD Savings 401(k) Plan
- Potential eligibility for performance-based bonuses
- Potential eligibility for annual long-term incentives in restricted stock units or cash equivalents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
