Principal Engineer, Industrial Engineering

Western Digital - Fremont, CA

Full-time

Fremont, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The position involves developing capacity planning models for Wafer FAB equipment to support mid-range and long-term planning at Western Digital. The role focuses on defining capital requirements to adapt to changing product volumes and technology transitions, while continuously innovating the capacity planning system for improved accuracy. Collaboration with engineering teams to enhance operational efficiency and representing the company in discussions with external partners are also key aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Develop Capacity Planning models for Wafer FAB equipment requirement to support mid-range R8Q and long-term LRP planning.
• Define long-term Capacity/Capital requirement to meet dynamic product volume mix changes and technology transition.
• Continuously innovate and enhance capacity planning system functionality to improve model accuracy.
• Collaborate with Process/Equipment/Manufacturing engineering team to identify operating efficiency losses and implement solutions to improve equipment OEE and throughput.
• Represent Western Digital in discussions with outside services, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.

Requirements

• A four-year degree in Industrial Engineering & Operation Research and five years of related experience, or an advanced degree and three years of related experience, or equivalent industry experience.
• Expertise in managing Capital Request/Receipt/Depreciation and Capacity modeling for Wafer FAB.
• Expertise in APF, Spotfire, & Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Excel, Access, & PowerPoint.
• Physical ability to wear wafer fab cleanroom garments and remain in cleanroom environment for extended periods.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge and application of proper wafer fab protocol, procedures and process flows.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills.