Wafer Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

WD 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. Western Digital     The next big thing in data is you! As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and managing specific toolset(s) on a wafer manufacturing production line in a class 100 cleanroom environment. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and collaborate effectively; they will demonstrate a willingness to learn, flexibility, creative problem solving, exemplary communication skills and an ability to think on their feet. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Acquire, Review and analyze tool parametric data as well as wafer metrology to formulate corrective and preventative actions. Support, train and work with line maintenance on the assigned toolset(s). Create procedures and checklists for the line to use to help ensure uniform and effective preventative and corrective maintenance. Collaborate with colleagues from Maintenance, Equipment Engineering and Process Engineering. Engineer Solutions.  Where necessary engineer problems out of the existing tools to increase productivity, Increase MTBF, lower MTTR Provide and ensure informational resources are available to all personnel working on the toolset. Provide Technical training and certification for maintenance personnel. REQUIRED: Technical degree in Electronics, Military experience, or Semiconductor Industries experience.  Must have excellent mechanical and electrical aptitude. Min 0-5+ Years’ Experience in Vacuum, Photo, or Wet/Plating Technologies. Ability to read electrical schematic diagrams and assembly drawings. Understanding of failure mechanisms, ability to isolate determine root cause and repair. Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word/Excel/Power Point/Outlook), Mediawiki Programming languages in PLC, Python, HTML, JavaScript a plus. Effective team player with proven relationship building & communication skills, including cross-functionally with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Peers, Management, Customers, and Suppliers. Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control) Ability to work overtime and weekends as required. SKILLS: Wet – Plating (NiFe, MLO, Raider-MLO, Bake Oven, Asher-Etch, NMT & SRD systems, etc.), Resist Strip/Liftoff, Chemical Etch & CMP Salary Ranges: 115,200.00-153,600.00 WD 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 other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . WD 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. WD 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 [email protected] to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we anticipate that the application deadline will be 8/13/2026 (3 months from posting), although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline, we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline. #LI-GM1 Compensation & Benefits Details An employee’s pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business an