Western Digital Metrology Solution Engineer 

United States, California, Fremont 

201191869

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

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, optimize, and manage metrology applications supporting both development and high-volume manufacturing.
• Design and implement robust metrology system calibration and correlation strategies to enhance measurement accuracy and reliability.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, calibration, and optimization of metrology tools, leveraging Six Sigma methodologies and ML-driven analytics to enhance precision and process control.
• Develop and refine technical methods/processes to identify root causes of operational issues, process inefficiencies, and measurement deviations.
• Identify and resolve metrology equipment issues, collaborating with equipment engineering teams and tool vendors to ensure optimal tool performance.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Metrology, Process Engineering, and Quality) to establish accurate baseline measurements and qualification of metrology solutions.
• Cross-train within Metrology Engineering to ensure seamless support coverage across teams.
• Collaborate with process engineering and quality teams to analyze real-time metrology data, identify process deviations, and implement automated corrective strategies to improve yield and efficiency.
• Summarize, document, and present findings to technical and executive audiences to drive data-driven process improvements.
• Communicate effectively across management levels and with shop-floor personnel to ensure metrology solutions align with production goals.

REQUIRED

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Materials Science), or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-6 years of experience in metrology, semiconductor manufacturing, or a related field.
  • B.S. +6 years, M.S. +4 years, Ph.D. +2 years.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in data analytics, statistical process control (SPC), and yield improvement strategies.
• Hands-on experience with semiconductor metrology tools, including SEM, FIB, OCD, and profilometry.

SKILLS

• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with engineering, management, and shop-floor personnel.

PREFERRED

• Practical knowledge of advanced metrology techniques and wafer fabrication processes.
• Proficiency in programming with SQL and Python for large-scale data processing, automation, and statistical analysis to drive metrology improvements.
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher) certification, with expertise in SPC, Design of Experiments (DOE), root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning (ML) and AI applications in predictive analytics, anomaly detection, defect classification, and automated process control.
• Strong familiarity with cleanroom environments and wafer fabrication/processing expertise.
• Experience with process automation and smart manufacturing initiatives to improve metrology efficiency.

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.