Staff Engineer, CMP Process Engineer

Western Digital • San Jose, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Technologist, CMP Process Engineer to join our innovative semiconductor manufacturing team in San Jose, United States. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) processes crucial to our advanced HDD production.

Requirements

• Hands-On experience in CMP Tool and process engineering or related semiconductor manufacturing role
• Master's degree or Ph.D in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Strong knowledge of CMP processes, equipment, and consumables
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools (e.g., JMP, Script)
• Experience with process optimization and troubleshooting in a semiconductor manufacturing environment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Familiarity with metrology tools and techniques relevant to CMP processes
• Knowledge of thin film deposition and etching processes
• Experience with design of experiments (DOE) methodologies
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) techniques
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required by manufacturing schedules

Nice To Haves

• 6 Sigma greenbelt and beyond is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize CMP processes for various materials and applications in HDD manufacturing
• Analyze and troubleshoot CMP-related issues to improve yield and performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CMP processes into the overall manufacturing flow
• Design and execute experiments to evaluate new CMP consumables, equipment, and processes
• Monitor and analyze CMP process data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Develop and maintain process control strategies to ensure consistent CMP performance
• Participate in new technology development and implementation projects
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing personnel on CMP processes
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in CMP and semiconductor manufacturing

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level