Technologist Tribology Engineering - Media
About The Position
Investigate and characterize media thermal, optical, mechanical, and magnetic properties and their impact on the head-media interface (HMI) for next-generation HDD products. Develop and implement advanced surface characterization and tribology evaluation systems to assess media performance, durability, and reliability. Collaborate cross-functionally with lubrication (lube) and carbon overcoat (COC) design teams to enable robust interface solutions for ePMR and HAMR technologies. Drive integration efforts with HDD tribology and recording integration teams to validate and qualify interface designs for production readiness. Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations, leveraging advanced material and surface analysis techniques to improve product reliability. Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring smooth ramp of new media/interface designs.
Requirements
- Masters or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline
- Min 8-10 years of work experience in Tribology field
- Tribology and interface science experience
- Surface/material characterization techniques (e.g., AFM, FTIR, XPS/ESCA, TEM)
- Tribological testing and data analysis experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience or familiarity with: Head-media interface (HMI) in HDD systems
- Advanced recording technologies (ePMR, HAMR) is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Investigate and characterize media thermal, optical, mechanical, and magnetic properties and their impact on the head-media interface (HMI) for next-generation HDD products.
- Develop and implement advanced surface characterization and tribology evaluation systems to assess media performance, durability, and reliability.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with lubrication (lube) and carbon overcoat (COC) design teams to enable robust interface solutions for ePMR and HAMR technologies.
- Drive integration efforts with HDD tribology and recording integration teams to validate and qualify interface designs for production readiness.
- Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations, leveraging advanced material and surface analysis techniques to improve product reliability.
- Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring smooth ramp of new media/interface designs.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
