Staff Engineer, Sputter Yield Engineering

Western Digital
📍 Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia 💼 full-time 🕒 Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

The role involves conducting detailed failure analyses on defective sputter media using advanced tools, collaborating with engineering teams to troubleshoot Anelva sputter system yield issues, and leading investigations to identify root causes of defects. It includes performing trend analysis to proactively address yield risks, supporting yield improvement projects using problem-solving methodologies, and generating reports for management. The individual must quickly identify problems, drive improvements in processes and materials, participate in the evaluation of new hardware, and maintain structured documentation of failure analyses and corrective actions, all while demonstrating a solid understanding of technical principles related to their work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Conduct detailed failure analysis on defective media using tools such as SEM, EDX, AFM, FIB, etc
  • Collaborate with Anelva sputter pro...

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Job Details

  • Location Bayan Lepas, Penang
  • Job Type full-time
  • Category Engineers
  • Posted Date June 27, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 06, 2026