Sr. Manager, Process Integration

Company: Western Digital
Location: Milpitas
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description

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.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world's biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fueling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You'll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That's us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital -, G-Technology---, SanDisk - and WD - brands.

Today's exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It's You & Western Digital. Together, we're the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

• Define and lead Memory Integration Technology Development and/or Pathfinding divisions for continued scaling of performance vs cost
• The successful candidate will drive all aspects of Memory Integration engineering for Western Digital's next generation memory development
  Qualifications
  
  • Possess a Bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in any engineering or science disciplines related to semiconductor fabrication
  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience as a first level manager in managing teams with new and experience engineers/technologists, in Technology Development
  • At least 15 years of experience in logic and/or memory Integration areas Technology Development and/or Pathfinding divisions of MRAM, DRAM, Nand Flash and/or Logic semiconductor fabrication
  • Experience in (a) program management leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects under ambiguity and constraints (b) defining and aligning on specs (process capabilities/margins vs design needs based on product/reliability specs)
  • Accountable for providing and executing a crystal-clear roadmap for Memory Integration
  • Need to understand integrated processes and basic functions and limitations of equipment in all process areas
  • Deep technical understanding of (a) semiconductor process and integration in CMOS and memory fields (b) data analysis of inline/e-test vs EOL, integrated steps and materials characterization techniques (XRD, TXRF, XPS, TEX, SEM, FTIR, e-beam, dark-field and bright-field techniques) (c) semiconductor memory device physics including electrical/probe test
  • Experience in hiring and building a world class Memory Integration team, valuing company's culture, to meet TD division goals
  • This role will have a wide span of control with a great degree of visibility, offering a unique opportunity to drive the key Memory Integration engineering efforts of a novel memory technology having a material market impacts
    Preferred
    
    • Direct experience taking a novel technology from concept to high volume manufacturing highly is preferred
    • Experience working on multi-layer cross-point architectures is preferred
      Skills
      
      • Proven experience building and driving Memory Integration engineering teams
      • Adaptable and agile with a mindset to drive innovation concurrently with execution
        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 person's gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's 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.
        
        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 staffingsupport@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.

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