Western Digital Technologies

Technologist Tribology Engineering - Media

Western Digital Technologies • $120K — $150K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
3 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline
  • 8-10 years of experience in the Tribology field
  • Experience with tribology and interface science
  • Proficient in surface/material characterization techniques (e.g., AFM, FTIR, XPS/ESCA, TEM)
  • Expertise in tribological testing and data analysis
  • Familiarity with Head-media interface (HMI) and advanced recording technologies (ePMR, HAMR) preferred

Responsibilities

  • Investigate thermal, optical, mechanical, and magnetic properties of media for next-gen HDDs
  • Develop surface characterization and tribology evaluation systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on robust interface solutions
  • Drive HDD tribology integration efforts for production readiness
  • Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations
  • Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive package including paid vacation and sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement and transit assistance
  • Employee stock purchase plan and 401(k) savings plan
  • Incentives based on individual and company performance
Full Job Description
Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Investigate and characterize media thermal, optical, mechanical, and magnetic properties and their impact on the head-media interface (HMI) for next-generation HDD products.
  • Develop and implement advanced surface characterization and tribology evaluation systems to assess media performance, durability, and reliability.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with lubrication (lube) and carbon overcoat (COC) design teams to enable robust interface solutions for ePMR and HAMR technologies.
  • Drive integration efforts with HDD tribology and recording integration teams to validate and qualify interface designs for production readiness.
  • Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations, leveraging advanced material and surface analysis techniques to improve product reliability.
  • Support technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring smooth ramp of new media/interface designs.


Qualifications

REQUIRED
  • Masters or Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related discipline
  • Min 8-10 years of work experience in Tribology field
  • Tribology and interface science experience
  • Surface/material characterization techniques (e.g., AFM, FTIR, XPS/ESCA, TEM)
  • Tribological testing and data analysis experience
  • Experience or familiarity with:
    • Head-media interface (HMI) in HDD systems
    • Advanced recording technologies (ePMR, HAMR) is highly preferred

SKILLS
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced R&D environment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills


Compensation & Benefits Details
  • An employee's pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills, ability, knowledge of the job; (3) performance, contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
  • The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California, Colorado, New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California, Colorado and New York. This range may be modified in the future.
  • If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws. You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
  • You will be eligible to be considered for bonuses under either WD's Short Term Incentive Plan ("STI Plan") or the Sales Incentive Plan ("SIP") which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance, depending on your role and your performance. You may be eligible to participate in our annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program, which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents, pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program, and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires, subject to WD's Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
  • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including 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; and the WD Savings 401(k) Plan.
  • Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About Western Digital Technologies

Western Technology Investment is a venture capital firm that specializes in offering acquisition financing to revenue-generating firms. The firm provides debt and lease financing to venture capital backed technology companies.

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Join the innovative world of Western Digital Technologies, a leader in data storage solutions, where we are committed to empowering our global team of professionals. This is an unparalleled opportunity to advance your career with a company at the forefront of technological innovation and digital storage.

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We pride ourselves on a culture that fosters diversity, innovation, and leadership. Western Digital Technologies is dedicated to providing employees with a supportive work environment where everyone is encouraged to be their best. Our benefits package is comprehensive, including health, dental, and vision insurance, employee wellness programs, and significant career development opportunities.

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Learn more about Western Digital Technologies
Size
65,600 employees
Market Cap
$9.9 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$167 million
Founded
1970
5 Year Trend
-0.3%
Revenue
$16.3 billion
NASDAQ
WDC
* Ladders Estimates

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