Metrology Equipment Engineer

At WD, 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, WD 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, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future. Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage. We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Equipment Engineer specializing in Metrology Tools to join our  team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting Metrology Equipment crucial to our thin-film head wafer manufacturing production line within a Class 100 cleanroom environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include toolsets: Small-Spot XRFs, Large-Spot XRFs, Interferometric Metrology Systems like Zygo/Unifire, Optical & Laser Inspections Systems, Reflectometry and Ellipsometry Metrology Systems, AFM and Magnetic Metrology Systems. Experience on e-Beam and Overlay Metrology systems will be a Plus. You will work collaboratively with Process Engineering, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Vendors, and other cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and reliability utilizing AI tools. A successful candidate will work independently, demonstrate problem-solving skills, utilize AI tools & Technologies, and be flexible to support team needs, including Weekend Work. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting:   Responsible for preventive maintenance on assigned toolsets per established procedures.  Document maintenance activities on checklists and maintain accurate history in tool logbooks/database  Diagnose and repair unscheduled failures utilizing AI Diagnostic tools to identify root cause and reduce downtime and improve Mean-time Between Failure (MTBF).   Continuous Improvement:  Lead the continuous improvement initiatives to enhance Equipment Reliability, Availability, MTBF, and minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR); Utilizing AI Tools to improve efficiency.   Define, write, and update preventive maintenance procedures to maximize efficiency.  Data Analysis & System Integration:  Develop and support equipment upgrades by evaluating and installing sensors to capture real-time data and integrate with factory systems.  Analyze data using advanced statistical and AI tools to diagnose and enhance preventive and predictive maintenance system.  Characterize equipment data and collaborate with teams to incorporate it into factory systems (e.g., Fault Detection, SPC, MES.   Training & Mentorship:  Provide technical training and certification for maintenance personnel.  Mentor junior engineers and promote cross-functional collaboration.  Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Optical, or a related technical field. Minimum 0-2+ years of experience in Equipment Maintenance and Repair of relevant Metrology tooling experience within a semiconductor fab, HDD manufacturing, or a similar high-tech environment. Strong, hands-on optical, mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to interpret schematics and assembly diagrams. Understanding of failure mechanisms and ability to conduct root-cause analysis. Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with Maintenance, Manufacturing, Engineering, and cross-functional teams. Knowledge of control systems and/or PLC (Process Logic Control). Project management skills and ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional projects. Flexibility for overtime and weekend work. Preferred : Direct experience with X-Ray Fluorescence Systems (XRFs), Optical Metrology & Inspections Systems, Overlay Metrology, e-Beam Metrology Systems, Reflectometry/Ellipsometry/Interferometry systems.  Proficiency in data extraction and analysis from structured and unstructured sources, including tool logs, to support preventive maintenance improvements, utilizing AI tools, wherever possible.   Key Skills and Abilities Strong interpersonal and training skills for mentoring and team collaboration. High level of adaptability problem-solving ability and independent decision-making skills Experience with Lean Preventive Maintenance and continuous improvement methodology Salary Ranges: 106,600.00-142,100.00 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. 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