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Summer 2025 Intern X-Ray Characterization XRD XRR XRF EPMA Engineer

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San Jose, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Western Digital the premiere producer of hard disk drives (HDDs) is seeking a scientist with experience performing XRD XRR and/or XRF on thinfilm materials. Magnetic sensor writer and disk development are critical to the advancement of data storage. Magnetic media used to store information in hard drives is composed of stacks of thin films ranging from angstroms to tens of nanometers in thickness. Electromagnetic HDD head technology also relies on thinfilm stacks and are produced in wafer fabs applying the same processing techniques used in the semiconductor industry. The primary purpose of our work is to characterize these thinfilms in support of the next generation of HDD technology. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • The position involves the use of Rigaku and Panalytical XRD XRR and XRF instruments to collect and interpret data to extract parameters from a variety of samples. Experience and/or willingness to learn electron microprobe quantitative analysis is also needed. 

  • The candidate will work closely with our head and media development teams to provide expert measurement data interpretation and input on technological advancement. 

  • This is an opportunity to join a team of dozens of Xray scientists electron microscopists and chemists who support Western Digitals research development and manufacturing efforts worldwide. 

 


Qualifications :

Required:

  • A candidate pursuing a PhD in Materials Science Physics Chemistry or other related engineering discipline and significant experience with XRD data analysis is required. 

  • Experience using XRF (Rigaku) and/or EPMA (JEOL) to perform compositional analysis on thinfilms and/or bulk materials is needed. 

Preferred:

  • A candidate with experience with Rietveld refinement is preferred. 

  • Experience with XRR data fitting is desired but the candidate will have the opportunity to develop this skill through training with experienced colleagues. 

  • An interest in troubleshooting Xray equipment is a plus. 

 

Skills:

  • Strong problemsolving abilities and the desire to work in a team environment are essential. 

  • The successful applicant will be patient detail oriented and hardworking. 

  • A candidate with experience with Rietveld refinement is preferred. 

  • Experience with XRR data fitting is desired but the candidate will have the opportunity to develop this skill through training with experienced colleagues. 

This position is located in our worldclass Analytical Sciences Laboratory in San Jose California. 


Additional Information :

Western Digital 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 persons gender identity gender expression and genderrelated appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the persons 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 nondiscrimination 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.

Western Digital 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.

Western Digital 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  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 anticipate that the application deadline will be 3/19/25 although we reserve the right to close the application process sooner if we hire an applicant for this position before the application deadline. If we are not able to hire someone from this role before the application deadline we will update this posting with a new anticipated application deadline.

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