Western Digital Engineer Analytical & Characterization Engineering 

Canada, British Columbia 

954208011

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:

• The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting advanced materials characterization and analysis to support both Manufacturing Operations and R&D initiatives.
• Additionally, this role requires the ability to learn to develop automation solutions and data analytics tools to streamline lab processes and enhance data interpretation.
• The successful candidate will work closely with Process Development Teams to integrate and correlate process outputs with characterization data, fostering a holistic understanding of material behavior and performance.
• Good technical acumen, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to communicate technical information sufficiently are essential for this position.

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering or Physics, including fresh graduates
• Understanding of material properties, phase diagrams, and microstructural analysis, ability to connect material properties with process parameters and outcomes
• Basic understanding of Materials Characterization for example: FIB/SEM, TEM, EDX -- Experience in FIB is great advantage.

PREFERRED:

• Basic understanding of statistical methods, including DoE and regression analysis.

SKILLS:

• Capable of communicating in English, good communication skills for effective teamwork and presentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Programming and Scripting: Knowledge of Python and/or SQL is a plus