Technician, Analytical Laboratory

As a Technician in the WDC Fremont Analytical Laboratory, you will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of supporting manufacturing, PE, and R&D through meticulous routine analysis in wet chemistry. This position demands a comprehensive understanding of laboratory instrument operation and exceptional troubleshooting skills. Your duties will extend to conducting rigorous incoming chemical analysis, precise bath makeup/adjustment, and diligent instrument PM/Calibration.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct precise analysis and adjustment of organic/inorganic compounds in plating baths utilizing advanced instrumentation including ICP-OES, HPLC, UV-VIS, Auto-Titrator, and CVS.
2. Meticulously identify, evaluate, and ensure plating bath formulations adhere strictly to specifications prior to production transfer.
3. Vigilantly monitor, review, and communicate to guarantee data compliance with Process Specifications. Immediately report any deviations to the process owner and manager, providing comprehensive supporting documentation.
4. Demonstrate unwavering commitment to operating independently or collaboratively in a high-pressure environment, effectively managing multiple requests and prioritizing tasks for timely completion. Exemplary customer service is imperative.
5. Execute essential laboratory support functions with utmost precision, including instrument PM, standard preparation, chemical inventory management, and stringent adherence to EH&S regulations through impeccable housekeeping practices.

This position necessitates an individual with exceptional attention to detail and self-motivation. A thorough understanding of laboratory safety protocols and chemical handling procedures is mandatory. The role requires the consistent use of personal protective equipment and the ability to work in cleanroom environments, adhering to all associated protocols.

Candidates must possess the flexibility to work a 12-hour Day Shift (Sunday- Tuesday, and every other Wednesday from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM) and be prepared to work overtime as necessitated by operational demands. The position involves significant periods of standing and walking, and the ability to routinely lift 5lbs and occasionally up to 20lbs. Once trained, the successful candidate will be expected to operate with minimal oversight, demonstrating high levels of autonomy and responsibility.

The following qualifications are essential for this critical role:

1. Educational Requirement: A Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in Chemistry or a closely related scientific field is mandatory.
2. Professional Experience: A minimum of two years of experience in an Analytical Laboratory setting, with a strong preference for expertise in wet-chemistry methodologies.
3. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of Statistical Process Control (SPC) is crucial for maintaining the highest standards of quality in our operations.
4. Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities are imperative for effective collaboration within our high-performance team and for producing precise, professional documentation.

Candidates who do not meet these stringent qualifications will not be considered for this position. The successful applicant must be prepared to contribute immediately to our demanding and fast-paced laboratory environment.

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 person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s 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 non-discrimination 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 [email protected] 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 2/27/2025 (3 months from posting), 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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Compensation & Benefits Details

• An employee’s 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.
• If your position is non-exempt, you are eligible for overtime pay pursuant to company policy and applicable laws.  You may also be eligible for shift differential pay, depending on the shift to which you are assigned.
• You will be eligible to participate in Western Digital’s Short-Term 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 Long-Term 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 Digital’s 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; tax-advantaged 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 Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.