Senior Engineer, Analytical and Characterization Engineering (Licensed Chemist)

Company Description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

Summary of the Role:

As a Senior Engineer, Analytical and Characterization Engineering (Licensed Chemist) , you are responsible for ensuring that various chemical characterization capabilities are current, demonstrating strong failure analysis, data analytics, and root cause investigation capabilities. Must be skilled in various characterization tools and programming languages. Capable of defining short to mid-term goals and achieving the expected result through strong leadership skills. Required to be a licensed chemist.  Performs the following responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities and Role Accountabilities:

- Perform Engineering tasks to ensure that the required chemical, material, and physical characterization deliverables are achieved. Includes, but is not limited to, actual tool operation and application, data analytics, and automation.
- Develop methods and an innovative characterization process to ensure that the required capability is sustained. Includes, but is not limited to, wet chemistry analysis, various spectroscopy and chromatography techniques (RAMAN, SEM-EDX, GC, IC) and Electrochemistry 
- Generates technical and executive reports, reviews, and approves the Technician’s report.
- Sets objective and plans effectively, including coaching & mentoring Technicians within the organization to achieve the deliverables
- Communicate, engage and supports the function /department and site objectives.
- Communicates to higher management and executives when necessary
- Demonstrate strong capability in problem solving to support operations and issues that requires the analytical expertise of the team.
- Plans effectively to ensures availability of resources to run the process
- Support Company activities and implementation of policies and programs
- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience:

- Licensed Chemist
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science
- Atleast 3 years of professional experience in the Chemical and Physical/Material Laboratory.
- Industry exposure in Electronics, Semiconduction Manufacturing setup is highly preferred.
- Master's degree in related field is an advantage.

Skills and Competency Requirements:

- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, and failure analysis.
- Ability to interpret large amounts of data into actionable insights.
- Ability to work with teams across different departments and collaborating effectively.
- Proficient skills in data analytics/data science and programing.
- Flexible and adaptable to Western Digital culture.

Other Requirements:

- Open to employment opportunities in Binan City, Laguna, CALABARZON, Philippines.
- Open to a reporting on-site work arrangement.
- Open to a dayshift work schedule.

Important Reminders:

- We provide free medical examination.
- We do not collect any original documents.
- We do not collect any fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Additional Information

WD 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.

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Notice To Candidates: Please be aware that WD and its subsidiaries will never request payment as a condition for applying for a position or receiving an offer of employment. Should you encounter any such requests, please report it immediately to  WD Ethics Helpline  or email [email protected] .