Solvent Dev Engineer - Hard Disk Drive

• Develop next generation solvents including PFAS free solvents for Lubricants. Formulate these solvents define recyclability details and address potential issues during manufacturing ramp up to align with future product roadmaps.
• Develop advanced dipping processes with these solvents to achieve optimal disk performance for HAMR .
• Design and execute multistep organic purification processes to refine targeted lubricants. Lead the conceptualization design and implementation of purification techniques on various scales (from milligrams to kilograms). Document validate the new processes and modify processes as needed.
• Deep understanding of analytical and spectroscopic techniques (NMR GCMS IR etc al). Accurately interpret the corresponding data and spectra.
• Utilize Design of Experiment (DOE) principles & statistical analysis tools (JMP or Minitab) extensively to develop new processes recipes and innovative concepts.
• Work effectively with teams across WD (Hardware Software Manufacturing Failure analysis) to bring improvement ideas and innovative concepts to reality.
• Foster strong relationships with vendors (solvents lubricants equipment) to identify and implement bestinclass consumables for advanced lubricant dipping processes.
• Provide technical guidance and training to pilot line operational technicians on operational procedures and troubleshooting.

Qualifications :

• PhD in Organics chemistry Chemical Engineering Material Science with focus on Organics Chemistry.
• Solid theoretical foundation in organic chemistry polymer formulation & synthesis along with handson experience in laboratory and process engineering preferably in a development role.
• Actionorientated with a proven track record of handson experience in lab or field environment with a preference for high volume production environments.
• Proficiency in JMP Minitab and a strong understanding of DOE principles.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to influence decisions and achieve results. Strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with external vendors subject matter experts and crossfunctional teams.

Additional Information :

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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employees pay position within the salary range may be based on several factors including but not limited to (1) relevant education; qualifications; certifications; and experience; (2) skills ability knowledge of the job; (3) performance contribution and results; (4) geographic location; (5) shift; (6) internal and external equity; and (7) business and organizational needs.
• The salary range is what we believe to be the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in California Colorado New York or remote jobs that can be performed in California Colorado and New York.  This range may be modified in the future.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digitals ShortTerm Incentive (STI) Plan which provides incentive awards based on Company and individual performance.  Depending on your role and your performance you may be eligible to participate in our annual LongTerm Incentive (LTI) program which consists of restricted stock units (RSUs) or cash equivalents pursuant to the terms of the LTI plan. Please note that not all roles are eligible to participate in the LTI program and not all roles are eligible for equity under the LTI plan. RSU awards are also available to eligible new hires subject to Western Digitals Standard Terms and Conditions for Restricted Stock Unit Awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid vacation time; paid sick leave; medical/dental/vision insurance; life accident and disability insurance; taxadvantaged flexible spending and health savings accounts; employee assistance program; other voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life and AD&D legal plan pet insurance critical illness accident and hospital indemnity; tuition reimbursement; transit; the Applause Program employee stock purchase plan and the Western Digital Savings 401(k) Plan.
• Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.