Western Digital · 15 hours ago
Equipment Engineering Manager - Wet process
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWestern Digital is a technology company focused on powering global innovation and data storage solutions. The Sr. Equipment Manager for the Wet Process area will oversee operations related to electroplating, resist strip/liftoff, and CMP equipment, ensuring tool uptime and driving continuous improvement initiatives while managing a team of engineers and technicians.
Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Hiring Manager
Alan Stewart
Responsibilities
Lead daily operations and maintenance of electroplating, resist strip/liftoff and CMP tools, ensuring high availability and reliability
Monitor and drive reduction of equipment-induced scrap and yield loss through data-driven problem solving and corrective actions
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of equipment engineers and technicians, including performance reviews and training plans
Plan and execute equipment upgrades, retrofits, and capacity expansion projects in alignment with business needs
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for tool uptime, maintenance response, and cost savings initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process changes, new technology introductions, and compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements
Drive continuous improvement culture by leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field preferred)
Minimum 8 years of experience in semiconductor equipment engineering, with at least 3 years in a people management role
Benefits
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
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
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Leadership Team
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SVP, CIO
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Founder
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