Wafer Process Development Manager jobs in the United States

Wafer Process Development Manager manages the development of wafer designs, processes, and specifications. Provides technical support during the wafer fabrication process. Being a Wafer Process Development Manager works with design staff to ensure that processing methods are compatible. Evaluates data and provides recommendations for improvement on processes and procedures. Additionally, Wafer Process Development Manager requires an advanced degree. Typically reports to a head of unit/department. The Wafer Process Development Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Wafer Process Development Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Wafer Wet Process Development Engineer
  • Western Digital
  • Fremont, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company Description

    At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

    At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

    We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

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    We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

    Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

    Job Description

    As a Wafer Wet Process Development Engineer, you will be responsible for developing new wet processes and technologies such as electroplating, wet etch, lift-off, cleaning, and CMP. Your role will involve enabling and accelerating HAMR device wet process development and related technology deployment into head products to meet HDD requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Develop new electroplating materials and processes for HAMR device fabrication.
    • Perform wafer plating, wet etch, lift-off, and wafer cleaning process development to meet new product launch requirements and schedules.
    • Define related wet process roadmaps, and develop or evaluate new processing technologies, methodologies, consumables, or advanced tooling to meet new product needs and manufacturability.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, integration, and other development process modules, to incorporate associated wet processes or resolve integration issues.
    • Troubleshoot issues in the development line, conduct defect analyses, root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
    • Transfer new processes to the manufacturing engineering (ME) team and support them in process implementation and manufacturing ramp-up.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    • BS 7 yrs experience, MS 3 yrs experience or PhD 1 yrs experience in physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related engineering field.
    • Experience in related wafer chemical process development.
    • Understanding of other process techniques, such as photolithography, dry etching, or thin film deposition processes.
    • Experience in wafer-level device fabrication and integration.
    • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to resolve issues and interact with various interdepartmental teams and support organizations.
    • Demonstrated leadership and project management skills, capable of managing teams and projects with set milestones and timelines, and the ability to execute.

    Preferred:

    • Experience with noble metal and alloy electroplating development.

    This position is essential in driving innovation and ensuring the successful deployment of cutting-edge technologies in our products. If you are passionate about process development and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we invite you to apply.

    Additional Information

    Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

    Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

    Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

    Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 3/2/2025 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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    Compensation & Benefits Details

    • An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
    • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
    • You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance, you may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to Western Digital’s Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
    • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life, accident and disability insurance; tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program, employee stock purchase plan, and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
    • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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Tool Installation Project Manager
  • Pure Wafer
  • Prescott, AZ CONTRACTOR
  • Position Overview:We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager to lead our semiconductor tool installation projects. As a crucial member of our team, you will oversee the planning, executi...
  • 4 Days Ago

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SEM-FIB Metrology Technician for Wafer Process Development
  • Western Digital
  • Fremont, CA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAt Western Digital, we are on a mission to unlock the potential of data so people, companies and organizations everywhere can create what’s next. To fulfill our vision, we are alway...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Wafer Process Engineer
  • Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
  • Sugar, TX FULL_TIME
  • Summary We are seeking a semiconductor process engineer. The engineer will primarily be responsible for fabricating compound semiconductor lasers on InP wafers inside a cleanroom environment, ensuring...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Wafer Process Technician Post Process
  • HRL Laboratories
  • Malibu, CA OTHER
  • General Description:Experienced Technician needed to perform semiconductor wafer/die level processing in a cleanroom laboratory under general supervision. Follow detailed Work Instructions and Standar...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Wafer Fab Process Engineer II
  • SRI International
  • Princeton, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview A Wafer Fab Process Engineer is required by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) to support the manufacturing of microcircuits (integrated cir...
  • 29 Days Ago

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CLOUDHQ - Commissioning Manager - Electrical
  • CloudHQ LLC
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Who We Are Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data ce...
  • 12/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Project Manager
  • Carrier
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Country: United States of America Location: CAV03: CCS-Ashburn, VA 21750 Red Rum Dr, Ashburn, VA, 20147 USA Carrier is t...
  • 12/8/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Future Opening: Operations Manager
  • British Swim School
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Future Opening: Operations Manager Part Time Hybrid - US Responsive recruiter A position at British Swim School is more ...
  • 12/7/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IT Process Developer/Manager (033-24)
  • Top Secret Clearance Jobs
  • Quantico, VA
  • About the job IT Process Developer/Manager (033-24) Top Secret Clearance Jobs is dedicated to helping those with the mos...
  • 12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CLOUDHQ - Senior Project Manager
  • CloudHQ LLC
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Job Type Full-time Description Who We Are Our purpose at CloudHQ is to provide flexible, efficient and resilient data ce...
  • 12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Manager, Operations Program Management, NA
  • Vantage Data Centers
  • Ashburn, VA
  • About Vantage Data Centers Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We ce...
  • 12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Leader - QA
  • Cisco
  • Ashburn, VA
  • The application window has been extended is expected to close on December 4, 2024. The Cisco Security Innovation team in...
  • 12/6/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Deputy Director, Engagement
  • Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
  • Ashburn, VA
  • Join us and make a difference in global investor protection. Who We Are The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (P...
  • 12/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

Income Estimation for Wafer Process Development Manager jobs
$127,956 to $175,074