Photo Equipment Engineering

Western Digital•Fremont, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Photo Equipment Engineering role monitors photo equipment performance, troubleshoots and repairs tools, and supports reliable operation and improvement of manufacturing equipment. The engineer works with process engineering and other cross-functional teams to resolve equipment-related excursions, reduce rework and scrap, and ensure tools meet safety and site quality requirements. The role establishes maintenance procedures and specifications, certifies and trains maintenance technicians and equipment owners, and provides equipment training to the maintenance team. It also leads investigations, prepares 8D resolutions and executive summaries, reports equipment performance, and follows through on corrective actions. Responsibilities include managing parts inventory and sourcing alternatives, engineering parts when needed, and coordinating with equipment vendors on tool performance and escalations. The engineer uses standard computer applications and reporting systems, understands electrical schematics, and applies knowledge of photolithography, optics, electrical and mechanical systems, and robotics. The position also uses AI tools to improve equipment uptime and efficiency.

Requirements

3 to 7 years of experience in photo equipment engineering; magnetic head manufacturing experience is preferred.
Bachelor of Science 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 equipment and provide resolutions.
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 technicians, chemical technicians, and equipment tool owners.
Establish written maintenance procedures and specifications for technicians.
Work with process engineering to resolve and reduce rework and scrap issues.
Lead investigations into equipment-related excursions and provide solutions.
Provide 8D reports and executive summaries to management and department stakeholders.
Recommend equipment safety measures and ensure tools meet site QA requirements.
Use microcomputer applications, including Excel and PowerPoint, and industry-standard reporting systems.
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.
Work with equipment vendors to support tool performance and escalate line-down situations.

Benefits

Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Supplemental life and AD&D coverage
Legal plan
Pet insurance
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Transit benefit
Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
WD Savings 401(k) Plan
Potential eligibility for bonuses under the Short Term Incentive Plan or Sales Incentive Plan
Potential eligibility for the annual Long-Term Incentive program, consisting of restricted stock units or cash equivalents