Engineer, Failure/Yield Improvement Analyst

1 Month ago • All levels

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Engineer, Failure/Yield Improvement Analyst at Western Digital, you will conduct detailed failure analysis, troubleshoot yield issues, and lead cross-functional investigations. You will analyze data to identify potential yield risks, support improvement projects, and generate reports. This role involves using tools like SEM, EDX, and AFM. You will also be expected to identify problems quickly, drive improvement initiatives, and maintain documentation. The job description highlights a commitment to innovation and problem-solving within the data storage industry, emphasizing the company's role in powering a smarter future. The job also involves analyzing failure, improving yield, and reporting to management.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Physics, or Engineering.
  • Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Familiarity with failure analysis tools and techniques.
  • Proficiency in statistical data analysis tools.
  • Good communication skills in English.
  • Good team player.
Good to have:
  • Experience in failure analysis, thin film, or semiconductor manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of sputtering, vacuum systems, or thin film deposition.
  • Basic metrology concept and inspection background is an advantage

Job Details

At Western Digital, 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, Western Digital 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®, WD_BLACK™, and SanDisk® Professional brands. 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, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conduct detailed failure analysis on defective media using tools such as SEM, EDX, AFM, FIB, etc
  • Collaborate with process and equipment engineering teams to troubleshoot chronic yield issues.
  • Lead cross-functional investigations to determine root causes of yield loss or quality defects.
  • Perform trend analysis and statistical data mining to proactively identify potential yield risks.
  • Support and lead yield improvement projects using 8D, or other problem-solving methodologies.
  • Generate reports and present findings to management with clear action plans and timelines.
  • Able to identify problems quickly using basic data gathering procedures and analysis.
  • Drive improvement initiatives in process parameters, machine settings, and material handling.
  • Participate in qualification and evaluation of new materials or hardware upgrades from a yield standpoint
  • Maintain documentation of all FA cases and corrective actions in a structured format.
  • Provides basic countermeasures and corrective actions to problems.
  • Initiates appropriate actions to minimize or eliminate abnormalities and irregularities.
  • Can explain basic technical principles behind the processes/ techniques used at work.
  • Displays good working technical knowledge of his/her job.
REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or above in Material Science, Physics, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), or a related field
  • Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply – training will be provided
  • 1–2 years of experience in failure analysis, thin film, or semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.
  • Familiar with tools and techniques used in failure/root cause analysis (e.g., SEM, SPC, 5 Whys, FMEA).
  • Knowledge of sputtering, vacuum systems, or thin film deposition is an added advantage.
  • Proficient with statistical data analysis tools 
  • Good proficiency and communication skills in English.
  • With high learning aptitude
  • Good team player (hungry, humble and smart)
 
PREFERRED:
  • Basic metrology concept and inspection background is an advantage
 
SKILLS:
  • Proficient in JMP /Minitab software analysis and statistical tool.
  • Proficient in Windows office and presentation material
  • With fundamentals of Six Sigma Approach
  • Strong interpersonal, oral and written English skills required to conduct daily activities.
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 jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In 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. NOTICE TO CANDIDATES: Western Digital has received reports of scams where a payment is requested on Western Digital’s behalf as a condition for receiving an offer of employment. 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 Digitals Ethics Helpline or email compliance@wdc.com

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