Staff Engineer, Hardware Development Engineering (Tribology Characterization and Test Development)
Core
Design and execute tribology and spacing characterization tests for hard disk drive (HDD) development, analyzing data to drive design improvements.
Role type
Staff Hardware Development Engineer (Tribology & Metrology)
Builds
HDD prototypes and storage systems
Domain
Semiconductor / Electronics manufacturing (Hard Disk Drives)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tribology, physical characterization, metrology, statistical analysis, Python programming, JMP, Minitab, technical writing, problem-solving
Preferred skills
HDD tribology, magnetic head test engineering, signal processing, LabView, instrument integration, electronics, physics, materials science, magnetic theory
Technologies
Python, JMP, Minitab, Microsoft Office, Power BI, LabView
Responsibilities
Plan and execute tests to evaluate HDD performance using spacing characterization and tribology tools; Apply statistical analysis to interpret experimental data; Generate comprehensive reports summarizing test results; Provide recommendations for design improvements based on data; Develop automation scripts for data processing; Oversee daily tester operations and troubleshoot issues; Collaborate with global counterparts on characterization initiatives
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with leadership