Principal Mechanical Engineer
| Company | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- BS EE, ME, Material Sciences and 5+ years of experience in related industries or MS EE, ME, Material Sciences and 3+ years of experience in related industries
- Familiar with SAFE OPERATION of machine tools: Metal lathe, Knee mill, Drill press, Band saw, Sheet metal shear, Sheet metal box brake, Pedestal grinder, Belt sander, Surface plate with height gauge
- Proficient with Solid Works CAD for designing mechanical parts and assemblies
- Knowledge of designing and integrating mechanical components for mechanical and thermal stability used in optical assemblies
- Knowledge of dangers and safely working around high power, class IV lasers
- Able to work around very high magnetic fields is a must
- Knowledge of Electrical, Pneumatics, Electronics, and reading/creating schematics of each is a plus
- Innovative, capable to generate solutions to complex problems from idea to implementation
- Ability to work independently in a team with diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Work with the team members to identify the root cause of the metrology equipment failures and come up with working solutions. This involves designing prototype components in Solid Works, manufacturing them in the workshop and installing/testing them in the equipment.
- Come up with mechanical design ideas to improve the measurement efficiency and accuracy of the lab. equipment and execute them.
- Become proficient in using the lab. equipment and provide data when requested.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of magnetic characterization methodologies, vacuum components and automated wafer transportation systems is highly desirable.