Early Career Media Tribology Design Engineer - Remote
About the Role
We are seeking an Early Career Media Tribology Design Engineer to join our dynamic team at Western Digital. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent Ph.D. graduate to work remotely and contribute to enhancing the reliability of head-media interfaces. As a Media Tribology Design Engineer, you will engage in critical research and development activities that impact our product designs and performance.
What You'll Do
- Investigate the thermal, optical, mechanical, and magnetic properties of media interfaces.
- Set up evaluation systems to assess media surface properties and tribology performance.
- Collaborate with lube design engineers and COC design engineers to enable new product designs, including ePMR and HAMR technologies.
- Work closely with the HDD tribology integration team to qualify tribological designs.
- Provide analytical support to understand and resolve failures in media interfaces.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Ph.D. in material science, physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, optical engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge or experience in tribology, interface design, tribology testing, and material analysis.
- Familiarity with head/media interfaces and ePMR and HAMR technologies.
- Strong data analytics and statistical skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a research or development environment.
- Familiarity with advanced materials and their applications in tribology.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in media design.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $140,300 – $187,000 per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Tuition reimbursement and employee stock purchase plan.
- Flexible work arrangements with a focus on work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
This position offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to work in a cutting-edge field with a strong focus on mentorship and development.
Who Will Succeed Here
Strong foundation in Tribology and Material Science, with hands-on experience in experimental setups and data analysis using tools like MATLAB or Python for simulating tribological interactions.
Self-motivated and proactive in a remote work environment, demonstrating excellent time management and the ability to independently drive research projects while effectively collaborating with a virtual team.
Detail-oriented mindset with a problem-solving approach, particularly in mechanical and optical engineering applications, to innovate and enhance head-media interfaces for data storage reliability.
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