Western Digital Capital
Senior Manager, Media Yield and Defect
Western Digital Capital, San Jose, California, United States, 95123
Job Type (exemption status): Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 148,495.00-210,300.00Business Function: Hardware Development EngineeringCompany 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.
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage Yield/Defect organization to execute and deliver world class HDD with lowest defect level.Own & drive yield improvement projects and track daily/weekly/monthly yield/defect trends.Excellent knowledge in root cause analysis.Collaborate with Technology Development team and Process Integration team to understand issues and find solutions to the problems.Problem-solving and project/program management experience with strong self-initiative and self-learning capabilities.Demonstrated interpersonal skills to perform at leadership role including influencing, engaging, and motivating.Proven track record of working across organization through matrix structures to accomplish strategic objectives with conflicting priorities.Be responsible for the overall health of the Yield and Quality KPIs as set by the program manager.Expert of yield analysis Defects control, quality reports to find correlations and form technical hypothesis to test out to solve yield issues.Work with Multiple teams/lead cross functional task force teams to solve urgent issues.Excellent communication skills at both technical and executive levels.Qualifications REQUIRED:BS, MS and/or PhD in Material Science, Mechanical, Chemistry or Physics.Experience in leading a team in an aggressive environment.Working in Engineering field for 15+ years especially in HDD industry.Experience with Quality Management tools such as FMEA and Statistical process control (SPC) but not limited to the mentioned.Excellent communication skills, Quality mindset, with HDD/Semiconductor processing knowledge.Experience in New Product Introductions (NPL) & qualification.In depth experience in Think Film deposition.SKILLS:Analytical skills that can be weaponized in real world scenarios.Able to work in a challenging and demanding environment.Experience in HDD Media sputter tools (Anelva or Lean) is a great added advantage.Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.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 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.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
01/02/2025 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, ability, knowledge of the job, performance, contribution, results, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and 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.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.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; and other voluntary benefit programs.
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Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.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 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage Yield/Defect organization to execute and deliver world class HDD with lowest defect level.Own & drive yield improvement projects and track daily/weekly/monthly yield/defect trends.Excellent knowledge in root cause analysis.Collaborate with Technology Development team and Process Integration team to understand issues and find solutions to the problems.Problem-solving and project/program management experience with strong self-initiative and self-learning capabilities.Demonstrated interpersonal skills to perform at leadership role including influencing, engaging, and motivating.Proven track record of working across organization through matrix structures to accomplish strategic objectives with conflicting priorities.Be responsible for the overall health of the Yield and Quality KPIs as set by the program manager.Expert of yield analysis Defects control, quality reports to find correlations and form technical hypothesis to test out to solve yield issues.Work with Multiple teams/lead cross functional task force teams to solve urgent issues.Excellent communication skills at both technical and executive levels.Qualifications REQUIRED:BS, MS and/or PhD in Material Science, Mechanical, Chemistry or Physics.Experience in leading a team in an aggressive environment.Working in Engineering field for 15+ years especially in HDD industry.Experience with Quality Management tools such as FMEA and Statistical process control (SPC) but not limited to the mentioned.Excellent communication skills, Quality mindset, with HDD/Semiconductor processing knowledge.Experience in New Product Introductions (NPL) & qualification.In depth experience in Think Film deposition.SKILLS:Analytical skills that can be weaponized in real world scenarios.Able to work in a challenging and demanding environment.Experience in HDD Media sputter tools (Anelva or Lean) is a great added advantage.Additional Information Western Digital is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above.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 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.Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be
01/02/2025 , although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline.Compensation & Benefits DetailsAn employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, ability, knowledge of the job, performance, contribution, results, geographic location, shift, internal and external equity, and 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.You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term Incentive (STI) Plan, which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.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; and other voluntary benefit programs.
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