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Equipment Engineer Metrology ToolsWestern Digital • Fremont, California, USA
Equipment Engineer Metrology Tools

Equipment Engineer Metrology Tools

Western Digital • Fremont, California, USA
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Equipment Engineer specializing in Metrology Tools to join our team in Fremont United this role you will be responsible for maintaining optimizing and troubleshooting metrology equipment crucial to our semiconductor manufacturing production line within a Class 100 cleanroom environment. This will include toolsets such as : Overlay Metrology Optical & Interferometric Metrology Reflectometry and Ellipsometry Metrology e-Beam Metrology AFM-Metrology Magnetic Metrology X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and other advanced Metrology tools. You will work collaboratively with process engineering maintenance manufacturing vendors and other cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability utilizing AI tools. A successful candidate will work independently demonstrate problem-solving skills Adaptive to new AI tools & Technologies and be flexible to support team needs including occasional overtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting :

  • Perform preventive maintenance on assigned toolsets per established procedures.
  • Document maintenance activities on checklists and maintain accurate history in tool logbooks
  • Diagnose and repair unscheduled failures utilizing AI Diagnostic tools available to industry identifying root causes to reduce downtime and improve Mean-time Between Failure (MTBF).

Continuous Improvement :

  • Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Equipment Reliability Availability MTBF and minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR); Utilizing AI Tools to improve efficiencies.
  • Define write and update preventive maintenance procedures to maximize efficiency.
  • Training & Mentorship :

  • Provide technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote cross-functional collaboration.
  • Data Analysis & System Integration :

  • Develop and support equipment upgrades by evaluating and installing sensors to capture real-time data and integrate with factory systems.
  • Analyze data using statistical tools (Excel JMP Spotfire) to diagnose and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance system.
  • Characterize equipment data and collaborate with teams to incorporate it into factory systems (e.g. Fault Detection SPC MES.
  • Qualifications : REQUIRED :

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • 3-5 years of experience in Equipment Installation Maintenance and Repair within a semiconductor fab HDD manufacturing or a similar high-tech environment.
  • Hands-On Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to interpret electrical schematics and assembly diagrams.
  • Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to conduct root-cause analysis.
  • Proficiency in MS Windows software (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
  • Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with Maintenance Manufacturing Engineering and cross-functional teams.
  • Knowledge of control systems and / or PLC (Process Logic Control).
  • Project management skills and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional projects.
  • Flexibility for occasional overtime and weekend work
  • PREFFERED :

  • Direct experience with Overlay Metrology Optical Metrology e-Beam Metrology Reflectometry / Ellipsometry / Interferometry Interferometry AFM or XRF toolsets.
  • Proficiency in data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources including tool logs to support preventive maintenance improvements utilizing AI tools wherever possible.
  • SKILLS :

  • Strong interpersonal and training skills for mentoring and team collaboration.
  • High level of adaptability to AI tools Problem-solving ability and independent decision-making skills
  • Experience with Lean Preventive Maintenance and continuous improvement methodology.
  • Additional Information :

    Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race color ancestry religion (including religious dress and grooming standards) sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions breastfeeding or related medical conditions) gender (including a persons gender identity gender expression and gender-related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons assigned sex at birth) age national origin sexual orientation medical condition marital status (including domestic partnership status) physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information protected medical and family care leave Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the Know Your Rights : Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here.

    Western Digital thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees our company our customers and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging respect and contribution.

    Western Digital is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at to advise us of your accommodation your email please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

    Based on our experience we anticipate that the application deadline will be 0 (3 months from posting) although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update.

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    Compensation & Benefits Details

  • An employees 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 Digitals 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 Digitals 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.
  • Notice To Candidates : Please be aware that Western Digital and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests please report it immediately to  Western Digital Ethics Helpline or email .

    Remote Work : No

    Employment Type : Full-time

    Key Skills

    Food Safety,LAN,Accomodation,Instrumentation Engineering,AC Maintenance,Client Services

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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