Technologist, Product Design Engineering
Core
Develop robust head-media interfaces for magnetic recording media integrated into hard disk drive products.
Role type
Senior IC materials/process engineering technologist
Builds
Hard disk drive recording media and manufacturing processes (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153092069-technologist-product-design-engineering-at-western-digital)
Domain
Storage hardware / Magnetic recording / Vacuum deposition
Required skills
Magnetic recording media design, Sputtering process optimization, Vacuum technology (PVD/CVD), Defect mitigation, Manufacturing yield improvement, Reliability testing, Data analysis, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
ANELVA deposition tools operation, Quality Engineering, Design-to-production transition, Cross-functional leadership
Technologies
PVD, CVD, Sputtering equipment
Responsibilities
Develop head-media interface designs for high-volume manufacturing, Improve sputtering processes to reduce defects, Optimize magnetic areal density, Conduct testing and validation of recording media designs, Analyze manufacturing data to identify optimization opportunities, Document technical findings and process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC