Wafer Photolithography Process Development Technician - Day Shift (Monday-Friday)
Western Digital · Fremont, CA
About this role
Western Digital is hiring a mid-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Fremont, CA. The posting calls out experience with Data Analytics. Compensation is listed at $81,000–$108,000 per year.
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Fremont, CA
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
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At WD, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.
At our core, WD is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that—our technology helped people put a man on the moon and capture the first-ever picture of a black hole.
We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, HDDs, and platforms for business, creative professionals, and consumers alike under our Western Digital®, WD®, and WD_BLACK™.
We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest-growth organizations in the world. From enabling systems to make cities safer and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and hyperscale cloud providers, to meeting the massive and ever-growing data storage needs of the AI era, WD is fueling a brighter, smarter future.
Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. Together, we can build the future of data storage.
Job Description
Summary
The Wafer Photolithography Process Development Technician will support HAMR Photolithography Process Development. This role ensures high‑quality wafer processing through precise execution of lithography steps, equipment troubleshooting, and strict adherence to cleanroom protocols. The technician works closely with development engineering, process, and maintenance teams to develop photo process for advanced HAMR products.