Western Digital
Computer Hardware
SeniorEngineer,ProcessDevelopment&SustainingEngineering
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“Senior Engineer, Process Development & Sustaining Engineering at Western Digital. Skills: Process Development, Sustaining Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science. Lead process development. Optimize manufacturing processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve Cpk; Resolve customer escapes; Resolve field returns; Reduce process variation; Improve quality impact; Achieve mass production release
Industry & Context.
Structured problem-solving; Yield loss analysis; Root Cause and Corrective Action; Process variation reduction
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Bachelor's Degree in related discipline, Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Master's Degree in Materials Science, Master's Degree in Chemistry, Master's Degree in Polymer Science, Master's Degree in related field, Industry experience
Nice to Have
5-10 years experience, HDD media cleaning technology knowledge, SPC knowledge, FMEA knowledge, Technical Report Writing knowledge, DOE run knowledge, Green Belt certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, Good technical presentation skill, Good communication skill
What You'll Do.
Lead process development
Optimize manufacturing processes
Sustain manufacturing processes
Drive process characterization
Initiate yield improvement
Ensure process stability
Ensure process compliance
Ensure cost competitiveness
Operate with technical autonomy
Interface with global R&D
Interface with process teams
Mentor junior engineers
Design new manufacturing processes
Improve existing processes
Conduct Design of Experiments
Characterize process windows
Identify critical process parameters
Optimize process outputs
Evaluate new chemicals
Evaluate new materials
Evaluate process consumables
Develop process recipes
Develop control plans
Develop standard operating procedures
Translate R&D processes
Translate lab-scale processes
Develop high-volume manufacturing processes
Own sustaining engineering
Ensure processes are in control
Monitor Statistical Process Control
Respond to out-of-control signals
Lead Engineering Change Orders
Manage process deviation requests
Maintain process documentation
Maintain control plans
Maintain work instructions
Lead chemical qualification
Lead material qualification
Perform incoming material testing
Perform process compatibility studies
Perform shelf-life evaluations
Evaluate alternative chemistries
Evaluate alternative materials
Ensure safe chemical handling
Ensure safe chemical storage
Ensure safe chemical disposal
Support RoHS compliance
Support REACH compliance
Support PFAS compliance
Support NPI process readiness
Lead technology transfer
Support technology transfer
Develop process qualification protocols
Interface with R&D teams
Interface with Product Engineering
Interface with Quality teams
Interface with EHS teams
Interface with Supply Chain
Interface with Equipment Engineering
Present process findings
Present process recommendations
Collaborate with equipment engineers
Optimize process-equipment interactions
Mentor mid-level process engineers
Lead technical reviews
Lead knowledge-sharing sessions
Lead engineering forums
Support capability building
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Global R&D; Global process teams; Quality Engineering; EHS team; Supply Chain; Equipment Engineering
Communication Scope
Technical presentation; Present process data; Present findings; Present recommendations
Process & Methodology
Design of Experiments, Engineering Change Orders, Process qualification protocols, NPI process readiness, Technology transfer
Full Job Description
At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible. At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole. We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™. We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. Job Description The Senior Engineer, Process Development & Sustaining will lead the development, optimization, and sustaining of manufacturing processes for WD's HDD storage products. This is a technically deep, cross-functional role requiring strong foundation in chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering. You will drive process characterization, chemical/material qualification, and yield improvement initiatives while ensuring manufacturing processes remain stable, compliant, and cost-competitive. You are expected to operate with high technical autonomy, interface with global R&D and process teams, and mentor junior engineers on the Penang floor. This role is ideal for a Master's, or Bachelor's graduate in Chemical Engineering or Materials Science who is passionate about translating lab-scale science into high-volume manufacturing solutions. Key Responsibilities Process Developmen t * Design and develop new manufact
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