Staff Mechanical Failure Analysis Engineer - HDD
Core
Own the mechanical failure analysis process for hard disk drives (HDD), performing teardowns, root cause analysis, and equipment maintenance to support customers globally.
Role type
Staff Mechanical Failure Analysis Engineer (HDD)
Builds
Failure analysis reports, teardown documentation, and process improvement recommendations for HDD reliability.
Domain
Data Storage / Hard Disk Drive Manufacturing
Required skills
Mechanical engineering fundamentals, hands-on lab analysis with high-power microscopes, precision equipment operation, written and verbal English communication, data analytical skills
Preferred skills
HDD architecture knowledge (head/disk interface), analytical techniques (Raman, FTIR, SEM, TOF-SIMS), electrical failure analysis methodology
Responsibilities
Perform HDD teardown failure analysis for customers, document observations and conclusions via images and analysis, maintain lab equipment and calibration schedules, communicate FA findings and next steps, propose tool or process improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC