Sr. Technologist – Advanced Reader Design

The Sr. Technologist will be a technical lead who propose and lead the development of next generation reader designs for HDD recording heads, by working together with modeling, wafer process, and other engineering teams, to support HDD areal density growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop and deliver next generation read head designs for magnetic recording heads
• Develop design concepts, initiate and plan DOEs, conduct detailed characterization and analysis and generate clear understanding and recommendation
• Explore and recommend novel read sensor technology, provide long term roadmap to guide reader development and support HDD areal density growth through collaboration within company and with outside academia institutions

• Ph.D degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related fields
• 10 or more years of experience in magnetic recording head development
• Deep understanding of magnetic read head design, recording physics, and hard disk drive technology
• In-depth knowledge in magnetic simulation, wafer fabrication process, and device characterization
• Proficient in design of experiments, mathematical and statistical data analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to plan and lead multidisciplinary technical projects

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