Thin Film Process Development Engineer (Writer) (49950)

TITLE: THIN FILM PROCESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (WRITER)

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: SR. DIRECTOR, THIN FILM PROCESS ENGINEERING

SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Director of Thin Film Process Development Engineering, the Thin Film Process Development Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, sustaining, and supporting advanced writer film, PMR, TAMR or other sensor processes for new and prototype products; designing and conducting advanced wafer experiments, analyzing the data, and reporting the results; developing and implementing new practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency; conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective action; developing and implementing procedures for transitioning new products into the production line; and reviewing, updating, and maintaining documentation and process instructions. This position is located in Milpitas, California.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops, sustains, and supports advanced thin film processes for new and prototype products; develops and implements novel approaches to improve and optimize PMR, TAMR and advanced writer processes
• Develops and implements practices or methodologies which reduce cost and improve operational efficiency
• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective action if required
• Develops and implements processes or procedures for transitioning new products into the production line
• Resolves process issues related to material selection; recommends corrective action
• Reviews, updates, and maintains documentation and process instructions
• Instructs operators and technicians on processes and procedures, including modifications to existing procedures
• Partners with equipment and maintenance personnel in order to minimize tool down time and integrate new tools into the production line
• Designs and conducts advanced experiments, analyzes data, and develops recommendations for improving the performance or reducing cost based on test results
• Partners with other groups and departments, including process and product engineering to develop and implement new processes which reduce scrap and improve yield
• Responds to inquiries from other team members, managers, or departments
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures as required
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level