Qualification of polymers and adhesives proposed for the near future. Draw from the accumulated technological expertise that allows WD to implement new polymer materials for use in tooling, components, processes, packaging, bonding, encapsulation and compliance to environment regulations. Job Requirements: Minimum

Travel: 40-50% to Asia-Pacific Will set up AP landed employee base of 2-3 individuals immediately Setting up and staffing AP Failure Analysis Center with employees based in Shanghai. Will develop budget and procure tools to do first and some second level FA on hard drives. Needs to develop his department and hire individuals that can fly into any customer in any Asia-Pacific country to supp

Applies advanced technology principles to specific tasks. Recommends and implements solutions. Develop methodologies for projects. May provide input into group's technical direction. Follows department/work group processes and may recommend improvements to them and develops new processes. Follows technical documentation requirements. Has broad knowledge of business operations. Knows individual and

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on assigned equipment. Consistently conduct highly complex troubleshooting and repair of down equipment to root cause of failure in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with departmental objectives. Provide guidance to others in the areas of complex troubleshooting and repair. Notify supervisor and equipment engineers of parts requirement

Summer Internship Project Details: Making the matlab codes for full diplue extraction methods and carry out the initial testing and evaluation projects for Shingled recording and firebird programs. Develop matlab/Java software codes for dipulse extraction methods Take the DET waveforms and get the nonlinear distortions breakouts by using dipulse extraction method. Spinstand testing for Fir

Project Description: Wafer level TEM sample preparation using FEI 8xx/Certus dual beam FIBs, including FIB operation, FIB lamella lift-out from wafers, and sample transfer to TEM grids ready for TEM analysis. Experience in SEM and FIB operation is highly desirable. Basic understanding of TEM and TEM sample preparation requirement. Familiar and proficient with manipulating microscopic obje

Project Description: Build technique based on existing methodology to reconstruct digital waveform out of NRZ bus of channel (drive or DBT) for following applications HGA heater time constant measurements TDS waveform and integration into touchdown algorithms Sensitivity of TA based on a current channel Wedge to wedge HMS/PES convoluted behavior. Build technique to receive digital

The candidate works in the SoC Development group, which is responsible for producing SoC's for use in WD HDD and SSD products. The candidate manages the software tools and servers used by the design and verification teams. The design automation engineer is intended to be a full-time position within the SoC design and verification team. A candidate that also has strong RTL design or verification s

Summer Internship Project Details: Head Reliability Improvement Failure Analysis & Characterization Methods Roles & Responsibilities: Learn fundamentals of Head Reliability: Wafer Design, Process & Materials Slider process induced failure modes HDD integration considerations Develop skills in Failure Analysis and associated test methods Develop skills in Device/Design Characteri

Project Description: Deposition techniques to process low T (<200C) solder film Characterization of the solder film Bonding process development using the solder film Assist senior engineers in R&D Research on the existing knowledge about the low T solder Design and run experiments to explore new low T solder systems Develop bonding processes with low T solder

Project Description: Work with AFM systems to collect AFM and MFM data on heads and media. Assist developing HFMFM and MSM procedure and documenting the processes. Work in SEM team to assist sample preparation and basic operation. Knowledge of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). Hands-on experience on AFM and SEM would be a plus. Proven problem solv

Project Description: Modify metrology measurement recipes for different applications. Develop 3D tomography reconstruction routines using FIB/SEM and STEM tomography data sets. Work with FIB and TEM team to optimize data acquisition process. Experience in image analysis in the area of 3D electron microscopy tomography (bright-field TEM, STEM, or FIB/SEM tomography). Must have proven prob

Project Description: Develop instrumentation for Tribology measurements on Vena or in drive Work w/ Senior Tribology Engineer. Develop software in MatLab or other SW system to control Vena testers and collect TD sensor signal, increasing data thru'put. Write signal processing algorithms. Job Requirements:

Project Description: EAMR (Energy Assisted Magnetic Recording) for 1.4 Tb/in2 AD. Characterize EAMR heads on spin stand tester. Work with the test team to develop test algorithm and software module for visualization, data analysis and reduction in test time. Interface multidisciplinary team on developing EAMR recording Physics and EAMR specific characterization techniques.

We are looking for a highly self-directed person to assume a technical role working in the research and development phase of bringing our newest products to market. You will learn the latest cutting edge features in our new products by performing various product validation functions. The experience you gain in this role will enable you to move into other functions, such as Firmware Development,

Project Description: Process development and characterization of thinner carbon overcoats for over 600 Gbpsi Characterize carbon overcoat films Design and execute experimental plans to determine dependence of carbon properties on process parameters Write reports and technical papers Job Requirements: Area

Support the Facilities Industrial Engineering function in space and equipment layouts. Includes planning and design of multiple projects for facilities modifications, new equipment installations, equipment relocations and employee office/cube moves. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop CAD drawings to represent Facility building plans and equipment layouts Interface and provide CAD

Project Description: Advanced characterization of EAMR media structures for accelerating media development Characterize full media structures in support of EAMR project Work with EAMR development group in designing model structures for further study. Write reports and technical papers Job Requirements: Ar

Project Description: Servo pattern simulation user interface design (from MFM images, to edited pictures/CAD pictures as input, adding micro track modeling, and generate the waveforms) Depending on the candidate background, some pattern design and simulation work Work w/ Senior Servo Engineer Write Matlab programs/Interfaces for the pattern simulation Servo pattern design, waveform gene

Project Description: Develop processes for fabricating patterned masks using block copolymers which are suitable for bit patterned media (e.g., sub-50nm diameter features). Studying uniformity and long range ordering of block copolymers over large areas and the effectiveness of block copolymer masks subjected to post-patterning process (e.g., development or etching). Work with Engineer on d

Western Digital is one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, providing cost-effective products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. We are seeking a dynamic University Relations Manager who will work closely with the staffing team to coordinate company recruitment efforts and ensure WD achieves the highest reputation on cam

The Mechanical Integration Engineer is responsible for heads media tribology interface design by introducing new technologies from the latest heads media technologies. The candidate will be working with head and media development teams (both internal and external suppliers), and implement the new designs to the latest drive program platform. The responsibilities also include: Validate heads medi

Project Description: Cobra - Shingled Write Staging Program. - Systems Integration Carrera - New SoC, CL-DFH & LDPC Channel - Systems Integration Work w/ Senior Systems Engineer. Learn various HDD functional components Learn HDD Test & Debug Process Learn how everything you learn in school applies to HDD design. Job Requiremen

Project Description: Simulate MAMR performance: Optimize MAMR parameters for specification of a prototype head Study frequency chirping to arrive at an optimum strategy Simulate standard recording with a Voronoi model of the media grains Work with MAMR simulations and standard recording simulations Job Requirements:

Project Description: Defect distribution on the wafers, as a function of a) product; b) layers Defect nature/characterization at different layers for different products Explore the utilization of Rudolph's ADC tool to categorize/sort defects from all AIT tools Monitor and maintenance of capture rate, nuisance rate for the AIT OP on Rudolph Helper: Defect analyses: from KLA, COM+ and Rudo

Participate/lead in the architecture and development of software utilities/tools that are used to develop, validate and support Western Digital disk drives. Technical leadership for developing applications in the Windows and Linux environments required. Driver, kernel and application level solutions will be developed. Must be able to interface with other groups to define and develop new to

Project Description: Firebird/Carrera - high TPI programs vibration v.s. performance degradation analysis and new algorithm development. Motion control algorithm development (vibration handling) Work w/ Senior Servo Engineers. Learn various HDD functional components Learn HDD servo simulation and testing tools Job Requirements:

Design optimization routines for best in class drive error rate performance. Familiar with HDD system level related issues. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Architect state of the art optimization for maximum head utilization Integrate drive-level optimization routines onto HDA tester Create new optimization algorithms to ensure that drive will meet all read write metrics Conduct de

Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as req

Candidate works in SoC Development group, as SoC project lead, responsible for producing SoC's for use in WD HDD and SSD products. The project lead is the SoC technical point person. Performs initial project planning and tracks technical project execution. Works closely with program manager to prepare detailed project schedule. Works closely with SoC architects to scope and define project requi

Summer Internship Project Details: Advanced characterization on FWAS development Identify CTF parameters FWAS process for future manufacturability Collect and analyze data to process and provide suggestion on improvement Understand the key control parameters on write area Learn how to make magnetic recording head, especial on write processes

Act as lead system engineer in cross functional subsystem development projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate and facilitate the interaction between cross functional disk drive areas for subsystem features from concept phase through detailed requirements, architecture, and high level design phases Ensure complete system needs are met including high volume manufacturing

Assist the SoC Design andProgram teams in the development and management of electronics by supporting key reporting, planning, logistics and co-ordination activities to satisfy electronics and drive program team requirements. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Support Equipment Rental and Purchase activities for assigned Lake Forest Engineering organizations. Including Preparation of CAR'

Summer Internship Project Details: Electrical modeling of perpendicular writer frequency response. Experimental characterization of writer frequency response and R/L/C of current writer Work w/ Senior member of electrical integration Work w/ Senior member of uMag modeling Learn writer dynamic fundamentals Job Requirements:

Design and implement ASIC designs onto FPGA emulation platforms JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Support of FPGA emulation platforms used for design validation and firmware development. Work closely with firmware and FPGA engineers on testing, debug and resolution. Job Requirements: BS + related experience Strong probl

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Plating/Etch and CMP equipment. Experience on the following toolsets is preferred. SSEC Semitool Tegal ECO-Snow Amerimade Tosetz Bettcher Strausbaugh CMP Ebara CMP Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and repair down equipment to root cause of failure in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with depart

Summer Internship Project Details: Deposit and characterize TMR/CPP-GMR reader sensor films using new materials Develop XRR recipes for thin film thickness characterization in P1, P2 and TMR stacks Characterize free layer magnetic properties using VSM, FMR and BHLOOP Work with engineers to investigate damping effect in free layers in reader sensor Develop model in XRR system to character

Performs electrical or mechanical troubleshooting to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process. Dismantles, adjusts, repairs and assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds manufacturing equipment as req

Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies read channel firmware, optimization and test software. Troubleshoots code for firmware applications. Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems. Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design. Typically programs in high level language (C) with some assembly language. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITI

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: Managing SSD media (NAND) qualification activities, including the prioritization and coordination of NAND qualification testing, supplier evaluation, product specification review, and destructive physical analysis Close interaction with Materials Program Management (MPM) and Engineering Qualification Group on NAND qualification efforts Monitoring the

Integrate drive-level firmware and ARCO onto HDA tester for fast heads and media evaluation and best utilization. Evaluate heads and media impact on channel performance. Design, implement, and validate read channel optimization procedures. Failure analysis on a system level. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Architect state of the art optimization for maximum head utilization Integrate dri

Collaborate with hard drive mechanical design teams throughout the product development process. Provide initial servo evaluation for servo-FEA analysis for cost-effective mechanical designs. Provide feedback and identify trade-off among various design options. Perform servo-mechanical Track-Mis-Registration (TMR) optimization/prediction. Use advanced Control theory for state-of-art enabling tec

Summer Internship Project Details: Advanced characterization on FWAS development Identify CTF parameters FWAS process for future manufacturability Collect and analyze data to process and provide suggestion on improvement Understand the key control parameters on write area Learn how to make magnetic recording head, especial on write processes

Reports to the director of systems architecture. Responsible for definition of technologies and ensuring they meet requirements for storage product platforms. Provides technical leadership to the engineering organizations and drive integration teams. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, document, and own the architectural features roadmap and processes for their particular platform.

65279;Oversees the maintenance of production equipment. Maintains production equipment in a manner that meets company standards and ensures minimum equipment downtime. Oversees technicians that repair and maintain the production and test equipment. Establishes and maintains preventive maintenance programs and procedures. Manages training programs to ensure proper operation, preventive maintenanc

This position provides critical quality equipment engineering support to the manufacturing and quality operations. Working in a product family and/or common transformation process alignment, the incumbent will understand, improve and control operational processes in order to realize predictable product flow while satisfying established company standards of quality. Successful performance requires

Hands on management the of the Branded Products outsourced quality activities with third party manufactures and turnkey ODM suppliers. Responsibilities include the qualification of a complex matrix of electro-mechanical assemblies with cross-functional worldwide teams and leaders from our own and separate companies in the development of WD Branded Products, track program design changes, cost reduc

Designs, defines and implements complex system requirements for customers and/or prepares studies and analyzes existing systems. Determines system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and recommends

Looking for a test software developer to implement code for an innovative production test system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Matlab test script application development, implementation, integration and release management. Job Requirements: M.S. or B.S. in an engineering or computer science discip

Looking for a test software developer to implement code for an innovative production test system. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Design and implementation of core sections of the production test code and application development. Design for performance and maintain ability are key drivers. Code environments are primarily Matlab and .NET. Must gather requirements from internal custo