Atomic Force Microscopy – Infrared Spectroscopy (AFM– IR) Engineer
Western Digital, the premiere producer of storage solutions, including Hard Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid-State Drives (SSDs, SanDisk brand), is seeking an engineer with hands-on AFM and IR spectroscopy experience. This position primarily involves using coupled AFM-IR instrument technology to examine thin films or smears and nano-scale features on HDD reading and writing heads, wafers, magnetic media, and media substrates. The candidate will develop and apply AFM-IR methods to generate chemical maps of designed materials and contaminants/defects. The position also involves traditional AFM evaluations. The candidate will help address contamination-related problems and improve the reliability of WD products that are still in development as well as those products that are already in the marketplace.
Qualifications
New College Graduate (NCG) students with BS/MS/Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry or other related engineering discipline with a Summer 2023 graduation date will be given priority consideration. Strong critical thinking and the desire to work in a team environment are essential. The candidate will join a team of AFM engineers and technicians and collaborate with IR/Raman spectroscopists.
**Salary range depends on degree level