Western Digital · 3 months ago
Metrology Equipment Maintenance Technician
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$84K/yr - $112K/yr
2+ years expWestern Digital is a leading company in computer hardware focused on innovation and technology. They are seeking a Metrology Equipment Maintenance Technician to perform routine and preventative maintenance on metrology toolsets, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity.
Big DataComputerHardwareManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Performs routine and preventative maintenance on multiple Metrology toolsets, like Optical Metrology, e-Beam Metrology, Overlay Metrology, X-ray Fluorescence, Magnetic Metrology; ensuring tools are performing at optimum levels and within specification
Perform troubleshooting and repair of down equipment to root cause of failure in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with departmental objectives
Notify Equipment engineers & tool-owners of parts requirements, repeated problems and equipment deficiencies. Provide solutions/suggestion when repeated problems and equipment deficiencies occur and when potential problems may occur
Perform complex preventive maintenance in accordance with PM specifications and applicable safety procedures
Thoroughly and accurately, document the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance
Give accurate and detailed end of shift pass-down of equipment problems found and repairs performed
Work on assignments that may be complex in nature, where judgment and analysis are required in solving problems
Initiate continuous improvement activities with equipment engineering, vendors, and other cross functional groups to improve productivity, cost savings, and yield enhancement
Continuously improve required skill sets through formal training or through resolving issues while on the job (OJT)
Follows established policies, processes, guidelines, and methods to accomplish work
Collaborates with others within their own department and across other departments, to achieve solutions that may improve business
May be required to work overtime to assist manufacturing needs
Must be willing to follow all safety policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
AA Degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering, Optics, or related field. Certificate from vocational or trade school in Electronics, Computer technology or Computer hardware maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of wafer fabrication practices, techniques and equipment
Knowledge of Metrology Equipment is preferred
Read and understand blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and related instructions
Apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Adapt techniques and practices to situations appropriately
Makes recommendations for solutions or improvements
Use a wide variety of common bench electronic equipment and specialized equipment (DVM, Oscilloscope, etc...)
Use standard assembly tools and materials
Experience with the one or more of the following Metrology equipment: e-Beam Metrology tools, Optical Metrology tools, Overlay Metrology tools, X-Ray Fluorescence, Magnetic Metrology tools (Preferred experience but not limited to)
Preferred
Preferred, but not required, 2+ years' experience supporting and repairing related equipment
Benefits
Paid vacation time
Paid sick leave
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life, accident and disability insurance
Tax-advantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D, legal plan, pet insurance, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
Tuition reimbursement
Transit
The Applause Program
Employee stock purchase plan
Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan
Company
Western Digital
Western Digital helps customers capture, preserve, access, and transform an ever-increasing diversity of data.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$901.37M2023-10-31Post Ipo Debt· $1.37M
2023-01-31Post Ipo Equity· $900M
2015-09-30Post Ipo Equity
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