Senior Engineer, Process Engineering

Summary of the Role:

As a Senior Engineer, Process Engineering, you will lead sputter process operations from system start-up through conversion, ensuring stable, compliant processes and strong documentation. You will drive continuous improvement to maximize utilization, yield, quality, and cost efficiency through data-driven audits, SPC monitoring, and troubleshooting. You will develop technical teams, manage new product, equipment, and process qualifications, and collaborate cross-functionally to improve yield, strengthen magnetic media baselines, mitigate risk through FMEA, and ensure adherence to safety and health standards.

Job Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee sputter systems start-up and conversion activities, including process documentation
• Lead and execute process improvement projects to enhance sputter utilization, yield, quality, and cost-effectiveness
• Conduct regular audits of sputter parameters and practices, including online SPC monitoring and procedure conformance
• Spearhead troubleshooting efforts for sputter process-related issues, working closely with shift process teams to achieve utilization and quality goals
• Supervise, coach, and train process technicians, engineering specialists, and characterization technicians
• Manage new product, machine, and process qualifications, including process characterization
• Develop and implement strategies to improve media magnetic baseline and process stability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive yield improvement initiatives
• Contribute to FMEA processes and other risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure adherence to safety and health regulations in all operations

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study.
• Atleast 3 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies and project management.
• Industry exposure in the Electronics or Semiconductor Manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of sputter systems, vacuum technology, and related manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and other quality control tool.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Proficiency in statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis techniques
• Leadership abilities with experience in coaching and mentoring teams
• Familiarity with safety protocols and regulations in manufacturing setting.
• Effective communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools and manufacturing systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Other Requirements:

• Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
• Open to an on-site reporting work arrangement.
• Open to a dayshift work schedule.

Important Reminders:

• We provide free medical examination.
• We do not collect any original requirements.
• We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Additional Information

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.

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About the Company

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®, and WD_BLACK™.

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.