Photomask Design Architect

We are seeking a Photomask Design Architect to join our innovative Mask Design team in San Jose this critical role you will be responsible for designing and optimizing photomasks for Wafer Development and Manufacturing based on electrical/ optical/ magnetic design specifications and process requirements including post-wafer processing.

• Design photomasks for magnetic HDD head wafers to enable technology leadership and on-time new product launch
• Engage with wafer process integration & photo-lithography teams to define mask sequences (wafer alignment tree) and metrology requirements for new processes new designs and assure the electrical integrity of the head build
• Define new wafer formats and wafer technology platforms. Interlock with wafer slider HGA and staging teams to define electrical configuration pad orientation/ assignments
• Work with post-wafer teams to design ELGs alignment marks for new product requirements to enable strategic roadmaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize mask designs for manufacturability high yields and process robustness; engage in F/A activities
• Maintain design rule decks for various wafer formats head design test structure and other wafer features
• Interface with mask vendors to assure mask quality and delivery time reduction; enable multiple suppliers when possible
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Contribute to the development of new photomask design methodologies best practices and automation

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Physics/ Chemistry/ Engineering. 
• 10 years of experience in wafer process integration photolithography and/or mask design
• Experience with HDD head wafer products is needed
• Prior work history within WD is preferred
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting electrical optical and magnetic design requirements data analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail and precision in design work
• Excellent project management and problem-solving abilities in a complex technical and fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills; team player

Additional Information :

Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate 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 Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.

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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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time