Wafer Manufacturing Process Technician - Night Shift (Sun-Tue & alternating Sat., 7pm-7:30am)

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Wafer Manufacturing Process Technician - Night Shift (Sun-Tue & alternating Sat., 7pm-7:30am) Full-timeJob Type (exemption status): Non-Exempt position - Please see related compensation & benefits details belowSalary Range: 48,600.00-64,800.00Business Function: ManufacturingWork Location: San Jose Great Oaks Headquarters--LOC_WDT_USCA23Company DescriptionWD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.Join us and let’s shape the future of data.Job DescriptionESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Process Technicians function as the primary interface between the manufacturing, maintenance, and process and equipment engineering teams to ensure the consistent production of high-quality wafers.  Process Technicians are responsible for monitoring the performance of tooling used in the manufacturing process and for helping to identify processing issues affecting output or product quality.Process Technicians are also responsible for the cycle time within their area and must resolve any WIP that is delayed or on hold. In addition, Process Technicians are often directly involved in the resolution of tooling or processing issues and may recommend, document and implement changes at the direction of the appropriate engineering group. Process Technicians also play a vital role in the training and certification of lower-level operators. QualificationsPREFERRED:Knowledge and familiarity of semiconductor wafer manufacturing processes (thin film deposition, ion mill, reactive ion etch, electroplating, photolithography, metrology, sputter etch, sputter deposition) and logisticsKnowledge of Statistical Process Control systems, applications and rules Knowledge of MESA or similar Shop floor Control Systems Able to extract, summarize, interpret and present process dataAble to apply process data to decision making Knowledge and familiarity of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing Principles and DMAIC processes Proficiency or experience with SQL or similar query languagesProficiency or experience with VBA, Excel, and PowerPointExperience with Project Management applications Leadership qualities and experienceHistory of problem solving; able to drive problems to resolution Excellent communication skills, verbal and writtenBachelors of Science in either the following:EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringMaterials EngineeringChemical EngineeringData Analysis or StatisticsChemistry or PhysicsSalary Range: $48,600.00-64,800.00Additional InformationWestern 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 (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...