Principal Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering
Core
Individual contributor role focused on new product transfers, specifically handling DET measurements from NPI and Development, ensuring smooth operation for high volume manufacturing of mature products.
Role type
Principal Manufacturing Engineer (HDD/Storage)
Builds
High volume manufacturing of hard disk drives (HDD) and test modules
Domain
Storage hardware manufacturing (HDD, Slider-HGA, Media)
Required skills
DET measurement analysis, sputter process tuning, GR&R and tester correlation, gauge study, statistical/correlation analysis, component vs HDD data correlation, failure analysis, resource and tester capacity planning, EVT package preparation, test process methodology derivation
Preferred skills
Magnetic recording knowledge, C++/Python/Excel macro experience
Technologies
C++, Python, Excel
Responsibilities
Liaise with NPI & R&D Sputter Process on new product line volume ramp activity; Monitor DET results and advise sputter process tuning; Understand new test module methodology and buy off prior to release; Benchmark internal and external disk products; Perform GR&R and tester correlation; Plan resource and tester capacity for production SMO activities; Prepare and present EVT package for SMO; Analyze drive build data and internal component vs drive data correlation; Compile and propose DET specifications; Derive and improvise appropriate test process and methodology for production monitoring; Guide and coach a group of technicians; Support Guzik testing for internal process evaluation; Perform failure analysis for magnetic recording related issues.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC
