Western Digital Technologist Technology Development Thin Films 

Philippines, Quezon City 

3713304

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Materials Pathfinding Leadership:
  • Lead and own materials pathfinding efforts to advance technology scaling, focusing on optimizing performance versus cost.
  • Drive innovation and explore new materials and processes to enhance product performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Materials Process Engineering:
  • Lead all aspects of materials process engineering across front-end CMOS and back-end cell fields.
  • Develop and optimize processes such as PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition), ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition), and CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) to meet technology requirements.
• Vendor Management and Strategy:
  • Collaborate closely with fab materials and equipment vendors.
  • Define clear problem statements and success criteria based on strategic objectives.
  • Drive vendors to align with Western Digital’s strategic goals and ensure clarity in expectations.
• Equipment Selection and Evaluation:
  • Determine requirements for multi-million dollar equipment selection.
  • Evaluate configurations and capabilities of equipment to meet process and integration needs.
  • Ensure equipment choices align with project timelines and performance goals.
• Project Leadership:
  • Lead cross-functional projects under conditions of ambiguity and constraints.
  • Drive project teams to achieve milestones and deliverables within specified timelines and budget constraints.
• Semiconductor Process and Integration:
  • Develop semiconductor process and integration strategies, particularly in CMOS and memory fields.
  • Implement advanced materials development techniques to enhance product performance and reliability.
• Material Selection and Product Development:
  • Guide technical staff in developing materials tailored for specific product applications.
  • Review new product plans and recommend materials based on design objectives (e.g., structural and electrical properties).
• Position Overview:
  • You hold a senior role at Western Digital, responsible for leading and managing materials pathfinding and process engineering aspects critical for scaling technology performance versus cost in next-generation memory development.

REQUIRED:

• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of semiconductor materials, processes (PVD, ALD, CVD), and integration techniques.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams, particularly in ambiguous and high-pressure environments.
• Vendor Management: Strong skills in managing relationships with equipment and materials vendors, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Project Management: Experience in leading complex projects from conception to implementation.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute strategies that align technology development with business objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying and addressing technical challenges and constraints effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts and project statuses to diverse stakeholders.

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.