Staff Engineer, Analytical and Characterization Engineering (Chemical and Material Characterization)

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Company Description

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.

Job Description

Summary of the Role:

As a Staff Engineer, Analytical and Characterization Engineering (Chemical and Material Characterization), you will be responsible for ensuring the required metrology and characterization capabilities are delivered, defining mid- to long-term goals, and achieving the expected results. You will work on engineering and operations support activities including but not limited to advanced data analytics, actual technical tool operation and applications, and strong demonstration of failure analysis/problem solving and root cause investigation, and related projects as the need arises. The function includes Characterization through CD-SEM/SEM-EDX, FIB, STEM/TEM, knowledge of AFM and other related material and chemical characterization techniques, and spectroscopy and automated metrology, which requires being skilled in various characterization tools and programming languages. 

Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

• Perform Engineering task to ensure that required metrology and characterization deliverables are achieved. Includes but not limited to data analytics, metrology application, material and physical characterization, actual tool operation with advance application and automation.
• Develop methods and innovates characterization process to ensure that required capability is sustained as required including modification and creation of automated metrology.
• Train and mentor technicians and operators
• Generates technical and executive reports, review and approve Technician’s output
• Sets objective and plans effectively including coaching & mentoring Technicians within the organization to achieve the deliverables
• Communicates to higher management and executives when necessary
• Communicate, engage and supports the function /department and site objectives
• Demonstrate strong capability in problem solving to support operations and issues that requires the analytical expertise of the team.
• Plans effectively to ensures availability of resources to run the process
• Support Company activities and implementation of policies and programs
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Material Science 
• Atleast 7 years of professional experience in the Physical/Material Laboratory or related experience.
• Industry exposure in Electronics, Semiconduction Manufacturing setup is highly preferred.
• Master's degree in related field is an advantage.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, and failure analysis.
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data into actionable insights.
• Ability to work with teams across different departments and collaborating effectively.
• Proficient skills in data analytics/data science and programing.
• Flexible and adaptable to Western Digital culture.

Other Requirements:

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

Important Reminders:

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