Staff Engineer, Process Development & Sustaining Engineering

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new manufacturing processes or improve existing ones for HDD production
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to characterize process windows and optimize outputs
• Evaluate and qualify new chemicals, materials, and process consumables
• Own sustaining engineering for assigned process modules to ensure stability and control
• Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and lead structured problem-solving
• Lead yield loss analysis and drive Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level process engineers

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
• 5-8 years of experience for Master's holders or 2-4 years for PhD holders in manufacturing environments
• Proficiency in DOE methodologies (full factorial, RSM, Taguchi)
• Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and tools like JMP or Minitab
• Familiarity with thin film, surface treatment, wet chemical, or cleaning processes
• Understanding of failure analysis techniques such as SEM, EDX, XRD, or FTIR
• Knowledge of chemical safety, EHS regulations, and REACH/RoHS compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HDD media cleaning technology
• Green Belt or Lean Six Sigma certification
• Strong technical presentation and communication skills

About the Company

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy, delivering the storage systems that power hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.