Hardware Development Engineering

Western Digital is seeking a motivated Early Career Photolithography Process Engineer to join our wafer manufacturing team. This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about semiconductor manufacturing and processing. development, data analysis, and solving complex technical challenges. As a member of the Photolithography Engineering team, you will work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, equipment specialists, and cross-functional partners to develop, optimize, and sustain advanced lithography processes used in high-volume manufacturing. This position offers excellent opportunities for technical growth, mentorship, and career development in one of the most critical process areas within semiconductor manufacturing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• • Support photolithography process development, optimization, and sustaining activities for high-volume manufacturing.
• • Monitor process and equipment performance using statistical analysis and data-driven problem solving.
• • Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions for process excursions, yield issues, and equipment-related events.
• • Execute experiments and process characterizations using Design of Experiments (DOE)
• methodologies.
• • Develop and implement process improvements to improve yield, cycle time, quality, and
• manufacturing robustness.
• • Support qualification of new equipment, materials, and process technologies.
• • Create and maintain process documentation, operating procedures, and engineering reports.
• • Train and support technicians, manufacturing personnel, and equipment owners.
• • Collaborate with Integration, Yield Enhancement, Metrology, Maintenance, Manufacturing, and Product Engineering teams.
• • Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC), Advanced Process Control (APC), and data analytics tools to monitor and improve critical process metrics.
• • Gain hands-on experience with advanced lithography systems and semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Function: Engineering
Experience Level: Entry Level