HAMR OpticalPlasmonic Device Fabrication EngineerScientist

The WD R&D center in Fremont CA is a world-class research laboratory wafer fab and manufacturing center at the intersection of San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley.  WD labs are at the forefront of AI-infrastructure R&D where activities focus on all aspects of information-storage technology. We are inviting applications for a position in optical-device-fabrication on the HAMR-fabrication team where our mission is to continue the advance of Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR).  This is an opportunity to work where magnetic optical and plasmonic devices converge on a nanoscale.  We have the capabilities of a fully-functional cleanroom with state-of-the-art equipment and a 24/7 support staff. 

Responsibilities

Work as a Research Scientist and Engineer in optical-device-fabrication at WDs wafer fab in Fremont CA.  Candidate will be responsible for development and integration of new processes for fabrication of HAMR devices.  Job requires interfacing with engineers and scientists in process characterization and design groups.

Qualifications :

• PhD in Engineering Chemistry Materials Science or Physics
• Minimum of four-years experience in semiconductor optical/plasmonic and/or magnetic device fabrication
• Expertise in wafer processes such as lithography wet etching ion milling reactive etching thin films and CMP
• Exposure to wafer-level characterization such as SEM FIB TEM AFM and ellipsometry is desirable
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Expertise in JMP or equivalent data analysis software
• Candidate must be innovative detail-oriented and have strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent teamwork and people skills are required.

Additional Information :

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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 this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time