HAMR Optical and Plasmonic Device Fabrication Engineer/Scientist

The WD R&D center in Fremont, CA is a world-class research laboratory, wafer fab and manufacturing center at the intersection of San Francisco Bay and Silicon Valley.  WD labs are at the forefront of AI-infrastructure R&D, where activities focus on all aspects of information-storage technology. We are inviting applications for a position in optical-device-fabrication on the HAMR-fabrication team, where our mission is to continue the advance of Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR).  This is an opportunity to work where magnetic, optical and plasmonic devices converge on a nanoscale.  We have the capabilities of a fully-functional cleanroom with state-of-the-art equipment and a 24/7 support staff. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a Research Scientist and Engineer in optical-device-fabrication at WD’s wafer fab in Fremont, CA. 
• Candidate will be responsible for development and integration of new processes for fabrication of HAMR devices. 
• Job requires interfacing with engineers and scientists in process, characterization and design groups.