Lab Technician
Join a leading team at Western Digital as a dedicated Lab Technician, where your expertise will drive innovation in semiconductor and magnetic head manufacturing. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge process development and wafer integration efforts in a dynamic, fast-paced environment located in San Jose, CA. If you're passionate about precision, troubleshooting, and advancing technological frontiers, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
What You'll Do:
- Support process development and wafer integration teams by executing experiments, logging detailed data, and troubleshooting complex processes.
- Operate advanced metrology and inspection tools such as AFM, MFM, Interferometers, SEM, and high-magnification optical microscopes.
- Identify and swiftly resolve issues that could affect product quality or throughput, monitoring tool performance and reacting proactively to out-of-control situations.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and pursue alternative solutions to meet project objectives.
- Work in cleanroom and semi-cleanroom environments, maintaining stringent standards of safety and cleanliness.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, operate independently, and handle multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
Required Skills:
- Experience operating metrology and inspection tools including AFM, MFM, Interferometers, SEM, and optical microscopy.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to analyze and resolve process or equipment issues.
- Excellent documentation and data logging capabilities.
- Ability to adapt and work effectively in cleanroom environments.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with semiconductor or IC manufacturing processes.
- Background in magnetic read/write head slider fabrication.
- Familiarity with process development in high-tech manufacturing settings.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment involving metrology tools and process troubleshooting.
Other Requirements:
- This position is onsite in San Jose, CA, requiring five days per week presence.
- Ability to work independently and handle dynamic project priorities.
- Willingness to work in controlled cleanroom and semi-cleanroom environments.
- This role is W2 only, with a markup fee of 41%.
DeWinter Group and Maris Consulting is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We post pay scales which are based on our client pay ranges. DeWinter, Maris, and our clients have the right to modify the requirements of the role which can impact the pay ranges posted.
