Manufacturing Manager jobs in United States, California, Fremont

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition, the Manufacturing Manager will often be directly involved in the resolution of tooling or processing issues and may recommend, document and implement changes at the direction of the appropriate engineering group. The Manufacturing Supervisor will also play a vital role to improve throughput and risk mitigation for the manufacturing line.

Manage a department of 30 to 45 reports engaged in the production of thin-film/ photolithography/wet etch processes. Provide leadership and direction to shift operators and leads toward the attainment of production goals. Maintain oversight of the production process and drive resolution of problems that arise. Adapt to changes on the fly and pursue alternate paths, when necessary to achieve objectives:

• Maintain staffing levels needed to meet production/non production schedules
• Plan and execute training strategies to ensure coverage of assigned operations
• Monitor production requirements to ensure priorities are communicated and addressed
• Identify and drive resolution of problems that could impact output or quality
• Monitor tool performance as needed and react to out-of-control situations
• Work with PE, EE and/or Maintenance teams to address tooling/process issues
• Ensure employees are hired, promoted and compensated consistent with company policies
• Track employee performance to ensure expectations are being met
• Provide timely coaching to develop and enhance the performance of your direct reports
• Conduct periodic performance reviews and ensure assessments are fair, consistent
• Address performance problems in a timely fashion and take appropriate action(s)
• Ensure the consistent application of appropriate disciplinary actions, when warranted
• Provide coaching/direction to wafer operators and leads
• Help promote and implement “Lean” manufacturing concepts

PREFERRED:

• Knowledge and familiarity of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes (thin film deposition, ion mill, reactive ion etch, electroplating, photolithography, metrology, sputter etch, sputter deposition) and logistics
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control systems, applications and rules
• Knowledge of Mitec’s, Camstar or similar Shop floor Control Systems
• Able to extract, summarize, interpret and present process data
• Able to apply process data to decision making
• Knowledge and familiarity of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles and DMAIC processes
• Proficiency or experience with Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with Project Management applications
• Leadership qualities and experience
• History of problem solving; able to drive problems to resolution
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Bachelors of Science in either Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Data Analysis or Statistics, Chemistry or Physics

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Handling and packaging of wafers for shipment to and from site
• Shipping and receiving of packages
• Administrative tasks associated with shipping and receiving of wafers
• Transacting wafers using MITECS; releasing holds; performing non-standard transactions.
• Clearly communicate in written/verbally with various teams.
• Work well with moderate supervision or direction

REQUIRED:

• Experience working in manufacturing fab
• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Ability to adapt to fast pace environment and changes in procedures
• Occasionally, work in clean room environment
• Good computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to effectively work in a team environment
• Work Overtime flexibility

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

• Responsible for moving and expediting wafers.
• Transacting wafers using MITECS; releasing holds; performing non-standard transactions.
• Following guidelines to unpark and release wafers, using current procedures.
• Clearly communicate in written/verbally with various team members.
• Must possess good communication, problem solving, basic computer and team building skills.
• Candidate must be able to learn quickly and apply knowledge.
• Candidate must be flexible with hours and work overtime, as required by the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must have Knowledge and experience using MITECS
• Must have basic computer skills; must be comfortable using Outlook, Teams, Windows applications such as, but not limited to Microsoft Excel.
• Must have a strong sense of urgency/commitment and be result-oriented.
• Must be very detail-oriented.
• Must be a self-starter and quick learner.
• Must be able to solve problems and troubleshoot minor issues.
• High School/GED

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Disposition hold wafer according to SPEC or disposition criteria provided by PE.
• Disposition hold wafer with own judgement based on risk assessment/process expertise/related previous experience.
• Troubleshoot the failure and differentiate if defect is incoming or from current oper.
• Detailed knowledge of process recipe for each tool set. Capable of identifying point of failure if process recipe related.
• Collect, analyze and send data to PE/EE/MFG when needed and recommend solution
• In-depth knowledge of IT-related application/software such as MITECS, GS3, TSD, TDM, Flexicton, Spotfire report, EDCSPC, SPC chart, CAMSTAR, Dashboard, Fabtime, etc.
• Work with PE, EE and Maint tech in troubleshooting tool failure. Provide input from manufacturing/process point of view.
• Notify PE/MFG if there's any suspected excursion. Do preliminary investigation and identify/hold all potentially affected wafers to contain the problem and minimize the impact.
• Quality agent in the line
• Knowledge of Vacuum processes tools functionality as well as knowledge on associated metrology tools
• Descent analytical skills to analyze the problem & translate the issue to appropriate supporting engr.

3+ years of experience in running TF process tools & related metrology tools.

SKILLS:

• Able to communicate and have a good command of the English language.
• Proficient in basic computer applications.
• Must demonstrate the ability to effectively and efficiently work among. multidisciplinary teams and mfg. technicians.

• Experience in TF department
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Descent analytical skills to analyze the problem & translate the issue to appropriate supporting team

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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.

• You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either Western Digital’s Short Term Incentive Plan (“STI Plan”) or the Sales Incentive Plan (“SIP”) 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.