Total 73 job vacancies by Western Digital

Broad Functions

As a Tribology, Spacing & Physical Characterization Technician you will perform a new & exciting function for developing next generational hard disk drive (HDD) Technology, namely Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR), through tribological testing and physical characterisation. This job will require you to receive and inspect parts, operate advanced testers and optical microscopes, maintain and control testers, and analyze both test and physical characterization data. You will routinely direct and train operators to operate the tests required, analyze and manipulate data and construct test reports for engineer level. In this role you will be directly responsible alongside other Technicians in the team for the operation of Hard disk drive tribology component head testing at the Thailand head operations site, focusing on new development of HAMR Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers. You are an independent problem solver, and have solid communication and organizational skills. You are skillful and experienced at hands-on tester operation and handling of delicate components. You should be proactive, self-motivated and have a technically orientated mindset.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data manually or through Marco's into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of macros and setup of testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Train new Engineers on tester operation and engineering test concepts.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data manually or through Marco's into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of macros and setup of testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Train new Technician on tester operation and engineering test concepts.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data automatically or manually into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of  testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implementation, development and operation of Hard disk drive and HAMR technology tribology component head and media testing.
• Work on various tribometers and testers, focusing on the new development of Blade HDD-like testing in environmental chambers, to characterise mechanical, electrical and magnetic performance, reliability and lifetime of head designs and media pairings.
• Direct operators to receive, inspect and index parts and materials entering the lab.
• Assist the supervisor to direct a team of Engineering Operator personnel that perform 24-7 operational tribology testing and assist with their training needs.
• Assist the Supervisor and other technicians, to ensure all Tribology equipment and testers are available, operated without deviation from official procedures, are well maintained and meet contamination, ESD and safety/hazard requirements.
• Manipulate raw data automatically or manually into spreadsheets and data analysis software, then construct MS PowerPoint presentations based on standard templates for Engineer review.
• Own specific tester statistical process control and preventative maintenance activities per IMS/ISO standards.
• Assist the team of Operators for lab tidiness (6S) and cleanliness.
• Assist in development of  testers to enable the required testing and desired data output.
• Assist with Helium gas cylinder changes.
• Perform statistical data analysis on software such as JMP.
• Train other operators & technicians for tester operation, data analysis and report.
• Manage testing schedule with Operators and Engineers.
• Lead to perform 1st & 2nd level FA and debug of any testing issues and report to Engineer or Management level.
• Other adhoc duties as assigned, including wider Development departmental tasks and team building events.
• Attend and participate in training as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out component build and test activities according to program schedule.
• Follow procedure and process flow set by engineer.
• Daily monitoring DOE builds in production line.
• Provide support to engineers on system upgrades and improvements.
• Report machine downtime and hardware and software issues to Supervisor.
• Summarize daily build activities and report technical issues to Supervisor.
• Preliminary data analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out component build and test activities according to program schedule.
• Follow procedure and process flow set by engineer.
• Daily monitoring DOE builds in production line.
• Provide support to engineers on system upgrades and improvements.
• Report machine downtime and hardware and software issues to Supervisor.
• Summarize daily build activities and report technical issues to Supervisor.
• Preliminary data analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out component build and test activities according to program schedule.
• Follow procedure and process flow set by engineer.
• Daily monitoring DOE builds in production line.
• Provide support to engineers on system upgrades and improvements.
• Report machine downtime and hardware and software issues to Supervisor.
• Summarize daily build activities and report technical issues to Supervisor.
• Preliminary data analysis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the machine set up and qualification before releasing to HVM.
• Focus machine and automation line performance, uptime, cycle time, yield and output.
• Clean and buyoff machines readiness before production build.
• Monitor and control machine parameter per specification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in engineering experiments, account for lapping, and other duties as assigned.
• Completes any reports or logs and communicates effectively up and down the chain of command.
• Understand and execute work assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Organized work area and stored material, fixture tooling, chemicals, equipment & inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in engineering experiments, account for cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
• Completes any reports or logs and communicates effectively up and down the chain of command.
• Understand and execute work assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Organized work area and stored material, fixture tooling, chemicals, equipment & inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in engineering experiments, account for cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
• Completes any reports or logs and communicates effectively up and down the chain of command.
• Understand and execute work assignments in a timely and professional manner.
• Organized work area and stored material, fixture tooling, chemicals, equipment & inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To set the priority of the assignment and provide the effective data to supervisor
• Ensure attended the needed technical training class as assignment or company necessary training class.
• Ensure the lab instruments calibrated per schedule.
• Basic solving issues related to the instrument emergency down/problem or inform the supervisor
• Teamwork
• To support all support all Environmental Occupational Health and Safety policy.  Example: EMS, OHSMS, RBA, QMS, IMS
• Support and follow WDTH HR rules and regulations

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the machine set up and qualification before releasing to HVM.
• Focus machine and automation line performance, uptime, cycle time, yield and output.
• Clean and buyoff machines readiness before production build.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow procedure and process flow set by engineer.
• Provide support to engineer of new setup and buy off for Process/the Equipment/Tooling/Fixtures/Material during Development/NPI phase
• Preliminary solving the problem and trouble shooting of New process/Equipment/Tooling/Fixture/Material during Development/NPI phases.
• Summarize daily build activities and report technical issues to engineer.
• Daily monitoring of New process/Equipment and Tooling/Fixture/Material usages during Development/NPI phase.
• Attend and pass certify the training requirement per company policies.
• Attend and pass certify the training requirement per equipment/process responsible.
• Attend and pass certify the special training for who is working on the special area and the special equipment such as working on the confined space area, work on XRF equipment, etc. per Thai legal requirement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with HAMR Backend Development engineers in data collection and process monitoring.  
• Must be able to do first level analysis by gathering basic process information and history.
• Must be able to work and coordinate with Manufacturing teams. 
• Must possess good communication, problem solving, and computer skills.
• Candidate must be flexible, able to learn quickly and apply knowledge.