Wafer Metrology Development Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical leadership and hands-on metrology support for magnetic recording wafer process development, with a focus on Optical, AFM, and Focused-Ion-Beam measurements for critical dimension (CD), profile, and topography characterization. Partner closely with magnetic recording head process R&D engineers to define, develop, and deploy advanced metrology solutions on state-of-the-art measurement tools, and new measurement methodologies and algorithms using ML/AI tools. Lead metrology strategy for development programs while ensuring robust day-to-day measurement execution across multiple projects. Serve as a core technical contributor within the R&D metrology organization, driving best practices and knowledge transfer while working in close alignment with the manufacturing metrology team to ensure consistency from development through production. Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline. Required experience: Relevant metrology experience with a Bachelor's degree, or Recent metrology experience with a Master's or Ph.D. degree. Deep technical expertise in at least one metrology domain (Optical, AFM, FIB), with working knowledge across all three areas required. Proven experience supporting and leading metrology efforts for R&D and/or manufacturing in a high-technology environment. Strong data analysis skills using industry-standard tools, and strong experience with programming or scripting languages. Knowledge and experience with using ML/AI tools for advanced data analysis and automation is a strong plus. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and influence across multidisciplinary engineering teams; proficiency in spoken and written English is required. WD is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment. We comply with the laws and regulations set forth in the " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ” poster. Our pay transparency policy is available here . WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution. WD is committed to offering opportunities to applicants with disabilities and ensuring all candidates can successfully navigate our careers website and our hiring process. Please contact us at jobs.accommodations@wdc.com to advise us of your accommodation request. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying. Based on our experience, we antic ... (truncated, view full listing at source)