Principal Engineer, Process Integration
Core
Integrate new wafer technologies and read/write head designs into HDD products, leading qualification and transfer to manufacturing while ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Role type
Principal Engineer, Process Integration (Semiconductor/Hard Disk Drive)
Builds
New HDD products and wafer-based storage technologies
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Hard Disk Drive (HDD) industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Semiconductor wafer process integration, Failure analysis, Data analysis (JMP, SQL, Python), Project management, Process improvement, Technology roadmap planning, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical documentation, Quality assurance, Mentoring
Preferred skills
MS/PhD in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials/Physics, Experience with emerging wafer technologies, Industry trend analysis
Technologies
JMP, SQL, Python, Semiconductor manufacturing software
Responsibilities
Integrate new wafer technologies and read/write head designs into HDD products, Lead introduction and qualification of new wafer products, Develop and implement process improvements to enhance yield and quality, Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions, Monitor and analyze KPIs related to wafer production, Mentor and train junior engineers
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic planning
